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Why Corsica Should Be on Your Shortlist

Why Corsica Should Be on Your Shortlist

Highlights from our 8-day trip exploring this Mediterranean island paradise.

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Jul 10, 2025
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Wild, windswept coastal drives, charming hilltop towns, dramatic mountain peaks and beaches with crystal clear water — you’ll find it all on the French island of Corsica.

Fresh off an 8-day trip, I thought this was the perfect time to write about this beautiful island while it’s still top of mind.

La plage de Santa Giulia

Corsica, or La Corse en français, is an island (offical designation: collectivité territoriale à statut particulier) of France, located southeast of the mainland (above Sardinia) in the Mediterranean Sea. Affectionately known as the L'Île de Beauté, Corsica is famous for both its beaches with crystal clear water and its mountainous interior.

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