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Take a soupçon of France, a dash of Italy and a doggedly aloof attitude that reflects neither, and you pretty much have Corsica. A mini-continent, Corsica is one of the truly last unspoiled corners of the Mediterranean and has grudgingly relinquished little of itself to developers.

The wild unspoilt interior with its dense shrubland complements the sandy beaches and rocky coves of the coastline.

Beach view from Corsica

Corse-du-Sud

Corse-du-Sud

Ajaccio has a relatively modern skyline and statues of Napoléon everywhere
Turquoise water laps the white sand in the south east between Bonifaccio and Porto-Vecchio
The megaliths at Cauria and the stone warriors at Filitosa hint at the island’s history

Haute-Corse

Haute-Corse

Italianate Bastia’s network of passages and bustling markets
Former jet-set haunt Calvi is a magnet for sun-worshippers
The busy port of L’Ile Rousse has chic shops set among the palms

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