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«Le soleil a tellement fait l'amour à la mer

qu'ils ont fini par enfanter la Corse»

Antoine de Saint Exupéry

 

"Mountain in the Sea"

The island’s name origin still causes controversy. It is believed the name "Corsica" is derived from the Phoenician word "woody" - as Roman authors mention. According to another view, Romans called "Corso"  the ancient tribes who lived on this island. The ancient Greeks also used the Phoenician name Kyrnos, which means "horn, cape, rock". It is considered that the Greeks, enchanted by island nature, gave to Corsica nickname Callista ("the most beautiful").

Corsica

 

Indeed, the island justifies all these names. Corsica is a wonderful combination of sea and mountains. It is the land of forests, rich variety of vegetation, where everything is fragrant. The land of crystal streams and broad mountain rivers with their deep emerald backwaters, cool and icy mountain lakes. The sea and the sun! Magnificent sandy beaches and clear turquoise water.

In Corsica you can choose activity for any taste. You can go for a walk in the forest along the winding pathways or for a long hike through the famous mountain routes. You can safely enjoy the sun and the sea on many beaches of Corsica, or you can take a boat to explore little beautiful islands, or you can visit ancient stone monuments, old-world castles, nature reserves and parks, natural monuments of UNESCO. We invite you to discover this wonderful island!

Партиччо
Пайот, пляж Нептун
Parc les Milelli Парк Милелли
Fort de Pasciolo - Vivario Виварио
Озеро Мело
Озеро Мело
Озеро Мело
Долина Рестоника Vallee de la Reston
Капителло Capitello
Устье рек Гравона и Прунелли
Дорога Ла Парата Chemin de la Parata
острова Сангинер Mezzu Mare
Филитоса
деревня Бизе
Филитоса
Филитоса
Башня Изолелла Tour de l'Isolella
дорога Фрати Sentier I Frati
Пляж по дороге к островам Сангинер
Озеро Толла
Озеро Толла
Route de Tolla Дорога Толла
La Restonica Река Рестоника
Route de Corte (N193) Дорога Корте
Le Chemin des Cretes горы Аяччо
Дорога у Башни Ла Парата
Corte Деревня Корте
Tour de Capitello Башня Капителло
Деревня Бизе
Устье рек Гравона и Прунелли
Пляж Марина Вива Партиччо
Дорога Рестоники
Долина Рестоники
Озеро Толла
Тропа Ла Парата
Озеро Толла
Ajaccio

 

Ajaccio is the capital of Corsica, resort town and the center of tourism. The city is located on the western shore of the island, in the picturesque harbor. ​​Ajaccio has numerous serpentine roads due to mountainous area. At the same time, the city stretches along the coast, with a smooth coastline and landscaped beaches. Here is the largest port for cruises in Corsica.

Due to the architectural style and harmony of colors, it was created as interesting and original city.  The center of Ajaccio forms the old town, typically Mediterranean, with ancient buildings, cobbled streets and narrow alleys.

Ajaccio is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Imperial City. It is not surprising that many attractions of the city are associated with the name and image of the great military and political leader. There is house museum, opened to public, where Napoleon was born and lived. Many monuments are dedicated to Napoleon, many of the streets are named after Bonaparte family. For example, there is the street of Cardinal Fesch, Napoleon's uncle. It is a pedestrian street full of restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops. Here you can find Fesch Museum, with a large collection of Italian Renaissance paintings. Nearby you will find the chapel with the crypt, where members of Bonaparte family were buried. Parallel to this street is the main street of Ajaccio, Napoleon Avenue, full of restaurants, cafes and shops.

La baie d'Ajaccio
Les Salines
Порт Tino Rossi
Улица Феша
La cathedrale d'Ajaccio
Plage Macumba
Les Salines
Грот Наполеона
Площадь Голь
Les Salines
Assemblee de Corse
Проспект Наполеона
Eglise St Erasme
Площадь Аустерлиц Casone
площадь Абатуччи
площадь Абатуччи
Les Salines
Площадь Феша
Проспект Наполена
Проспект Наполена
Площадь Абатуччи
Порт
Corse cuisine

 

Corsican cuisine is linked closely with local agricultural products and livestock products. Olives, grapes, chestnuts, citrus and arbutus grow in abundance on the island. Corsica is famous for its wines, cheeses and delicatessen. It is worth to try traditional dishes from wild boar and chestnut products, such as chestnut honey, jam, beer, cakes and pulenda. Corsican cuisine combines elements of Mediterranean and French cuisines. Fish and seafood are widely used in corsian cuisine. Gourmets will be delighted with freshest oysters and sea urchins.

Traditional meal in Corsica can start with hot or cold appetizers, salads, soups. Then the main dishes come, finally comes dessert. You can enjoy both the famous French desserts and original Corsican ones. After dessert you get fruits or cheese.

Фуа-гра
Закуска
Деликатесы
Фуа-гра
Salade de thon
Морские ежи
Креветки
Сан Жак
Salade de thon
Caviar d'aubergines
Устрицы
Ravioli Brocciu\Figatelli
Рыба с карамболой
Escargot a la Tome Улитки
Loup
Свинина с инжиром
Пуленда
тартар
Тартар из семги
Семга
Шашлык из морепродуктов
Лангусты
Пицца с анчоусами
Кабан
Панакота
Макарон
Chou Эклер
Мороженое
Шоколадный фондан
Эклер
Крем брюле

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