Just off the south of France, and closer to the coast of Italy, the small, mountainous island of Corsica lies in wait for the three million tourists that visit its shores each year. Few places in Europe have such varied landscapes, from sweeping white-sand beaches and deep gorges, to towering mountains and otherworldly coastal cliffs.
Corsica might just be your all-in-one European island break. Whether you've already visited, are planning to or have never even heard of Corsica, here are 23 pictures that'll give you some serious wanderlust.
Corte Citadel at sunrise
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Bastia
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Bay of Calvi
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Vineyard Domaine de Torraccia
Ostriconi (Perajola) beach, Balagne
Notre Dame de la Serra perched on mountain, Calvi
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Genoese tower at Punta Spanu
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San Michele de Murato (Pisan church), Murato, Nebbio (Nebbiu)
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A winding stream at the foot of Monte Renoso
Bavella
Calanches de Piana
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Speloncato from above, Balagne
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Roccapina beach
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The view to Bastia from San Martino di Lota
Nonza village, Cap Corse
The eastern plains
Cinqui Frati massif, Monte Cinto, Niolo (Niolu) Valley
Lac de Nino, Haute-Corse
The grey beach at Nonza
Sunset over Bonifacio
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Les Iles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio
Ostriconi (Perajola) beach
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