Corsica Travel Guide: Getting There and Choosing a Base
No train reaches Corsica, only ferry or flight. Here's how to get there, which base fits your trip, and how the island actually breaks down for first-timers.
Corsica
Mountain maquis, turquoise coves and rugged coastal drives on the Mediterranean isle.
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Travel guides for Corsica
Ferry or Flight to Corsica: Which Should You Book?
Ferry from Nice starts around €24 and takes 5-8 hours; flying averages €121 and 1.5 hours in the air. Here's which actually wins for your trip.
Best Ferry Port to Corsica: Nice, Toulon, or Marseille?
Crossing times to Corsica range from 5 to 17 hours depending on your mainland port. Here's which one actually matches your Corsican base.
Ajaccio or Bastia: Which Corsica Base Fits Your Trip?
Ajaccio for beaches and the south, Bastia for authenticity and the north. Here's which Corsica base actually fits the trip you're planning.
North or South Corsica: Which Half Should You Base In?
Mountain villages and Cap Corse in the north, beach resorts and Bonifacio in the south. Here's which half of Corsica actually fits your trip.
Is Corsica Worth It Without a Car?
Corsica is built for road trips, but the internal train and coastal buses cover more than you'd expect. Here's what works without a car, and what doesn't.
Corsica by Train: Is the Chemins de Fer Worth Planning Around?
A narrow-gauge line links Ajaccio, Bastia, and Calvi through Corsica's mountains. Here's the real schedule, fares, and whether to build your trip around it.
Is Bonifacio Worth the Trip? Corsica's Cliff Town, Honestly Assessed
A medieval citadel on white cliffs with a 187-step staircase carved into the rock. Here's whether Bonifacio earns the detour, and how much time it needs.
Is Porto-Vecchio Worth Basing In, or Just a Beach Stop?
Palombaggia, Santa Giulia, and Cala Rossa are minutes away, but the town itself is thin on sightseeing. Here's who should actually base here.
Calvi Corsica: Is It Worth the Detour From Ajaccio or Bastia?
A citadel, a 6km beach, and a WWII wreck dive site in the northwest corner of Corsica. Here's whether Calvi earns the extra travel time.
Corsica or Sardinia: Which Should You Actually Book?
Corsica is the mountainous hiking island with a straight ferry from Nice; Sardinia is bigger, cheaper, and harder to reach from France. Here's the real decision.
GR20 Corsica: Difficulty, Stages, and How to Plan It
The GR20 crosses Corsica in one of Europe's toughest treks: scrambling, chains, 15-16 days end to end. Difficulty, stages, and how to plan a safe crossing.
How Many Days Do You Need in Corsica?
10 days is the sweet spot for a first trip, but the real answer depends on whether you're doing one base or a full-island loop. Here's the honest breakdown.
Sea Kayaking in France: The Complete Calanques and Corsica Guide
Where to sea kayak in France: the Calanques' limestone inlets near Marseille, plus Corsica's Scandola Reserve and Lavezzi Islands, on a 3-hour paddle.
Scuba Diving in France: The Complete Riviera and Corsica Guide
From wreck penetration off Saint-Tropez to grouper-filled reefs at the Lavezzi Islands: 8 dive sites worth a trip across two coasts, and who each suits.