22 incredible pictures of Corsica

Article • 14 July 2016

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

22 incredible pictures of Corsica: Corte Citadel at sunrise, Corsica. © Dominik Michalek/Shutterstock

Bastia

22 incredible pictures of Corsica: Bastia old city center, lighthouse and harbour, Corsica, France. © gevision/Shutterstock

Bay of Calvi

calvi bay corsica france © gevision/Shutterstock

Vineyard Domaine de Torraccia

France, Corsica, vineyard Domaine de Torraccia

Ostriconi (Perajola) beach, Balagne

France, Corsica, Balagne, Ostriconi (Perajola) beach

Notre Dame de la Serra perched on mountain, Calvi

Old church sitting high on a hill near the town of Calvi in Corsica, France © Athena Images/Shutterstock

Genoese tower at Punta Spanu

Genoese tower at Punta Spanu near Lumio perched on the rocks above the west coast of the Balagne region of Corsica. © Jon Ingall/Shutterstock

San Michele de Murato (Pisan church), Murato, Nebbio (Nebbiu)

San Michele de Murato, Corsica

© kyrien/Shutterstock

A winding stream at the foot of Monte Renoso

France, Corsica, Pozzi, winding stream at the foot of Monte Renoso

Bavella

France, Corsica, Bavella

Calanches de Piana

Calanches de Piana, Corsica, France © alpinenature/Shutterstock

Speloncato from above, Balagne

22 incredible pictures of Corsica: Ancient mountain village of Speloncato on a gloomy day in the Balagne region of Corsica, France. © Jon Ingall/Shutterstock

Roccapina beach

22 incredible pictures of Corsica: Beach of roccapina, Corsica. © Dennis van de Water/Shutterstock

The view to Bastia from San Martino di Lota

France, Corsica, Bastia, view to Bastia from San Martino di Lota

Nonza village, Cap Corse

France, Corsica, Cap Corse, Nonza village

The eastern plains

France, Corsica, Eastern Plain, landscape with century (Mexican agave) plant

Cinqui Frati massif, Monte Cinto, Niolo (Niolu) Valley

France, Corsica, Cinqui Frati massif, Monte Cinto, Niolo (Niolu) Valley

Lac de Nino, Haute-Corse

France, Corsica, Haute-Corse, Lac de Nino, glacial lake with mountain range in distance

The grey beach at Nonza

France, Corsica, Cap Corse, Nonza, grey beach contrasting with white surf from blue sea seen from steep cliffs

France, Corsica, Cap Corse, Nonza beach, black sandy beach

Sunset over Bonifacio

Les Iles Sanguinaires, Ajaccio

France, Corsica, Ajaccio, Les Iles Sanguinaires

Ostriconi (Perajola) beach

France, Corsica, Desert des Agriates, Balagne, Ostriconi (Perajola) beach

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