Corsica is a wild, rugged, beautiful and unspoiled island. Corsica is only 180 km away from the french Riviera and is referred to as the Mountain in the Sea. Its highest point is Monte Cintu at 8,888 ft. (2710m).
Facts and Figures
Official Name: Corsica
Land Area: 3,352 sq miles (8,682 sq km)
Population: 250,000
Capital: Ajaccio (60.000)
Sights- and historical buildings in Corsica
Corsica is full of history and hsitoric sites just waiting for tourists to discover them. Ajaccio is Napoleon Bonaparte's birthplace, and the largest town and capital.
Weather in Corsica
The Island has a warm temperate marine climate. From May to October daytime temperatures usually exceed 21 Celsius (70F) however during the summer months temperatures in excess of 35 Celsius (95F) are not unknown. Sub-zero temperatures, while unusual, are not unknown during winter and spring.
How to get to Corsica
To Corsica by Air
There are four airports on Corsica. Ajaccio, the Campo dell Oro Airport is the biggest followed by Poretta Airport, in Bastia. Calvi and Figari are two minor airports. Corsica is well connceted via those airports.
To Corsica by Sea
Several ferry companies have regular trips from France or Italy. Because of its proximity to Italy, the port of Bastia handles most of the corsicas maritime traffic traffic. Other ports on the island include Ajaccio, Calvi, Ile-Rousse, Bonifacio and Propriano.
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