Enjoy an unforgettable vacation on the beautiful French island of Corsica
There is deep blue sea under a clear, sunny sky, and suddenly there is this: Corsica. The French island, just 50 miles off the Italian coast and 100 miles off the French coast is made up to 85% by mountains, the highest peaking at around 1,600 feet. This is a paradise for hikers and mountaineers, but drivers will also appreciate the scenic mountain and coastal roads and the rugged beauty surrounding them. Be an independent traveler thanks to your rental car.
Far up north the 24 mile-long Cape Corse reaches out into the sea. Many of the old harbors along the steep cliffs have been turned into yacht marinas, as the strong winds around the cape make this a perfect sailing destination. If you have wobbly sea legs, you can explore the cape along its coastal road – but notice that the road is narrow and winds around the steep cliffs.
On the cape’s eastern shore is Bastia, Corsica’s major harbor. This is where tourists stream off the ferries and into the small alleys and wide avenues of the city, lined with beautiful houses and palm trees. Book your rental car to experience memorable vacation in Corsica.
Park your rental car and go for a hike in the beautiful region
In
Calenzana in the northeast of the island begins the best-known and most challenging walking trail in all of
France: the
Grande Randonnée 20, which translates into Great Trail 20 and gets shortened to GR20. From here to Conca in the southeast you will cover 108 miles, which are divided into 14 sections of about four to eight hiking hours. The trail first takes you through lower lands through typically Mediterranean scrubland, but the further you ascent the denser the vegetation and after a while you will be hiking through beech and pine tree forests, crisscrossed by clear streams and gorges. Natural pools, washed into the stone by water, offer the chance to take a refreshing dip in clear water before continuing the hike.
Other hiking trails like Mare a Mare and Mare e Monti take you across the island in east-western direction.
Enjoy the local extreme sports and the beautiful scenery
Should hiking and climbing not be enough to sate your thirst for thrill you can always jump down a waterfall (only under professional supervision), go cave-diving or slide down dried-out river beds. During the winter there is often enough snow on higher altitudes to go skiing. With your car rental, enjoy your freedom.
A particularly spectacular landscape stretches along the west coast: the Calanche. Bizarre rocks, formed out of red granite, rise into the blue sky; colors are especially gorgeous during sunset. Once again there is a scenic road to be taken requiring some skill with the steering wheel and patience during high season in your rental car.
The highest mountain pass at 4,800 ft begins in Porto and leads to Corte, the former capital of the island. The road takes you past a water reservoir and a deep canyon.
Another point of interest on the west coast is Ajaccio, the current capital. Three monuments, a museum, and a grotto named after him remind the visitor of Napoleon, born here in 1769. Book your rental car today and discover the area.
In the far south chalk cliffs rise almost 200 ft above the Mediterranean Sea. On the edge you will find the southernmost town on the island, Bonifacio. The stairs of the King of Aragon, 187 partly slippery steps, take you down to the water and into a cave. For the best pictures of the town take a tour on a boat, granting you the best view of the beautiful houses along the cliff. After such a long round trip you will also be happy to know that the beaches on the southern shore are the best to simply kick back and relax for a few days, as the sea is not as rough as on the northern shore. So book your rental car today to ensure a great european vacation.
