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Corte – The heart and soul of mountain Corsica
Corte holidays are ideally placed for exploring northern Corsica and avoiding the summer resort crowds. Holidays in Corte feature a highly atmospheric, historic, fortified town in the very heart of the astonishing Corsican interior. Being the spiritual heart of Corsica and the island’s only university town, Corte holidays offer a superb insight into Corsican culture and enjoy an agreeably lively atmosphere during term time. But it is the town’s stunning location that makes Corte holidays so memorable: tumbling down the side of a steep crag and surrounded by extraordinary rugged landscapes and dramatic peaks. For a beach near Corte, most visitors take the 40 minute drive to the beaches of Balagne.
Holidays in Corte – Atmospheric old town
Corte holidays focus on the atmospheric upper town with its narrow cobbled lanes and attractive squares, and the enjoyable town centre with its charming cafes, bars and restaurants. All Corte holidays should include a look at the outstanding museum and the imposing citadel that tops the town.
Holidays in Corte – Astonishing scenery
Corte holidays offer a wonderfully atmospheric base for walking and cycling holidays. Many Corsica walking holidays pass through this strategic spot. No walking holiday in Corte can possible take in all the available routes in a single visit. There are superb waymarked trails among beautiful valleys, wild gorges and massive craggy peaks. Highlights include the gorges of Restonica and Tavignano. For non-walkers, Corte holidays offer spectacular roads, traditional villages like Calaccucia and Evisa, gentle strolls in the Vizzavona forest, beauty spots like the waterfall of Voiled de la Mariee, and the superb scenery of the Asco Valley, the Castagniccia and the Balagne. Holidays in Corte also offer tennis, swimming, challenging climbing and rewarding horse riding. Winter holidays in Corte can even take in some modest skiing. All Corte holidays should include a trip on the spectacular mountain train to Ajaccio, Calvi or Bastia.
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