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Why visit Corsica?

Corsica defies the Mediterranean standard by folding jagged alpine spines into a coastline of granite cliffs and turquoise coves. Start in Bonifacio, where medieval limestone dwellings cling precariously to the edge of the Strait, offering a visceral perspective of the seafaring trade that defined this island for centuries. Move inland to the granite peaks of the Bavella Massif, where the GR20 hiking trail traverses rugged ridges that feel closer to the Alps than the Mediterranean. The landscape is scented by maquis, the dense aromatic shrubland that perfumes the island air, grounding your trek in a sensory experience unique to this French department.

Culinary traditions here are fiercely independent, shunning mainland staples for mountain-hardened fare. Seek out brocciu, a fresh sheep or goat milk whey cheese, often served in cannelloni or as a dessert flan. Pair it with a glass of crisp Vermentino from the Patrimonio vineyards, located near the sandy expanses of Saleccia beach. In the winding streets of Bastia, dine on aziminu, a local take on bouillabaisse teeming with rockfish, or indulge in wild boar stews flavored with chestnuts from the Castagniccia forests. Every meal here reflects the island’s mountainous isolation and its deep, stubborn reliance on the surrounding rugged terrain.

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