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Corsica is a land of contrasts, a veritable "mountain in the sea". The Monte Cinto looms 2710 metres above sea level. Known today as "The Island of Beauty," the Greeks had previously baptised Corsica "Kallisté" - the most beautiful.Be prepared to be captivated by the breathtaking scenery and over 1000km of beaches. For pleasure-seekers and divers, there is no other place on earth that can hold a candle to Corsica's panorama of beauty. Lovers of the great blue, this is the place for you. Smooth sandy beaches, sunlit coves, steep cliffs that plunge into the sea, Bonifacio, the Calanches of Piana...However, Corsica is also a mountain in the sea. Some have nicknamed it the Green Island, to differentiate it from other Mediterranean islands that are much more arid, since despite its latitude and the relentless sun, Corsica is always wonderfully verdant.A colourful history and a culture that has been riddled with wars and struggles for its ownership since time immemorial have left Corsica with numerous prehistoric sites, monuments, and religious edifices.And at nightfall, the "paghjelle", traditional songs sung by three voices, which embody the proud and passionate Corsican soul, can be heard.
UPPER CORISCA
Upper Corsica is a union of five regions -Cape Corsica, La Marana and the pond of Biguglia, La Conca d'Oru, Castagniccia and La Balagne - and its prefecture is Bastia. Classified as a City of Art and History by UNESCO, Bastia is the economic capital of Corsica and owes its name to the Genoese who built a ‘bastiglia,' or fortress, on the rocks of the port to protect against invaders.Situated south of Cape Corsica and at the foot of the Pigno Massif, Bastia boasts a long history, with the first traces of human habitation dating from 1500 BC. Today, nearly 300 pleasure boats are docked in this ancient fishing port, encircled by colourful houses of classic North African architectural style. Visitors will be charmed by the muted elegance of the small squares and steep alleyways, contrasting with the imposing mass of finely worked church facades.Next, head towards the "Finger of God," name given once upon a time by the elders of Cape Corsica. It consists of a succession of brush-covered mountains that fall into the sea and which seem to be pointing towards the mainland. Another discovery: the Agriates Desert, a vast expanse of loose rock as far as the eye can see.Ile Rousse, founded by Pasquale Paoli, the father of Corsica, and Pigna are two must-sees during your stay in Balagne. Calvi, with its marina full of cafés and restaurants, its piers, its yachts and its fishing boats, and the lower city which offers a striking contrast with the old, silent streets of the citadel.Corte, the Genoese citadel, became the capital of a Corsica liberated by Pasquale Paoli.Ampriani, near the Regional Nature Park of Corsica is situated in the heart of a luxurious natural setting.La Porta, flower of the Castagniccia region was the "entry gate" for the immense chestnut grove... Indeed, the Roman roads leading towards the interior of the island pass through this village.And the Corsican people, who will welcome you wherever you are on the island with matchless hospitality and instill in you their love of the country.
GASTRONOMY
Aperitif: Cape Corsica Mattei, an aperitif based on wine and a medicinal plant called quinquina. This is the legendary drink of Corsica, famous throughout the world for over a century.Corsican chestnut beer: la Pietra.
Corsican cold cuts: Prisuttu, coppa and lonzu, figatellu, salciccia
List of Corsican cheeses: brocciu, Niolo, A filetta
Doughnuts of rocciu (cheese made from sheep's milk)
Migliacciu
Sardines from Bastia
Pulenda, a polenta made of chestnut flour
Nicci, crepes made from chestnut flour
Stewed goat (with its chestnut flour polenta)
Wild boar stew
Canistrellis, biscuits with lemon, anise, chestnut, or plain
Corsican tome and a myriad of Corsican cheeses.
For dessert: Chestnut flour tart, falculelles, fiadone or pastizzu
Drinks: brandy, myrtle, chestnut and lemon liqueur
MAJOR CITIES :
Ajaccio, Aleria, Algajola, Alti-Ostriconi, Bastia, Bozio, Calvi, Castagniccia, Corte, Costa Verde, Fium'orbu, Galeria, Ghisonaccia, L'ile-Rousse, Lucciana, Poretta, Macinaggio-Rogliano, Niolu, Saint-Florent.
