Comment visiter le Cap Corse
Le Cap Corse est une péninsule située au nord-est de la Corse.
It has many exceptionally well-preserved nature reserves.
Thanks to a small organised trip to Corsica or a road trip visit the Cap Corse you will discover all the natural and heritage riches of the most preserved region of the island of Beauty.
Dans cet article nous répondrons à la question : Que faire dans le Cap Corse ?
Visit the Cap Corse : In how many days?
By car, you can do the tour in 1 day but we advise you rather 2 days to enjoy the panorama and the most beautiful beaches of the Cap Corse.
You will take the only road that goes around the Cap Corse: the D80.
Things to do in the Cap Corse region:
In which direction should you start to visit Cap Corse?
We advise you to drive around the Cap Corse in an anti-clockwise direction, i.e. from Bastia to Saint-Florent.(link to the 2 articles) This way you will have sunshine on the east coast in the morning and until late in the day when you reach the west coast. The other advantage is that by driving on the right side you will be on the sea side and you can more easily stop by the roadside to contemplate the breathtaking scenery and take beautiful pictures.
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
1 - First stage: Erbalunga
À moins de 20 minutes en voiture de Bastia (10km), c’est la porte d’entrée du Cap Corse.
This authentic village is a listed site. You can see its Genoese tower, its picturesque streets and its fishing port, which has been in activity since the Middle Ages
Enjoy this charming and poetic place.
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
2 - Porticciolo
We take the car again and 24 km (about 20 min) further on, you can enjoy a short walk around its wonderful little harbour and its typical houses on the waterfront.
The port is almost abandoned but it is worth noting that Porticciolo was once a renowned shipyard from which many sailing ships left for the Americas in the XIXth century.
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
3 - Macinaggio
37 km further on, you will enter the navy of Macinaggio which is the largest town on the east coast of Cap Corse.
It is mainly used as a marina. Cross the town, to discover that the D80 climbs through the maquis towards the Serra pass.
To the north of the town, the beach of Tamarone which is surely the most beautiful sandy beach of the Corsican Cape. Take advantage of it to take a dip in its crystal clear water.
Macinaggio is also the starting point for the Sentier des Douaniers, a 19km hiking trail along the coastline that will take you through one of the wildest parts of the island. Of course, you don't have to do the whole of the "sentier des Douaniers", an easy and popular itinerary is to hike from Macinaggio to the Santa-Maria tower (about 2 hours round trip).
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
4 - Serra Pass and Mattei Mill
20 mn later, you enter the col de la Serra and its famous Mattei windmill which overhangs at its summit.
This windmill is the only one on the Cap Corse that is not in ruins and advertises the Mattei aperitif.
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
Visit the Cap Corse
5 - Port of Centuri (km 55)
After this visit to the mill, take your car and start the descent to the coast.
On the way to Centuri, take advantage of some well hidden coves along the coast.
This short diversions from the main road is well worth it for its picturesque village and harbour. It's also a good place to stop for lunch for a well-deserved break.
The specialities are the Pastizzu (small semolina flan) and its lobster.
There are also a few Greek-looking coves to enjoy after your meal.
Visit the Cap Corse
Visit the Cap Corse
Il est impossible de visiter le Cap Corse sans passer par la ville de Nonza.
The road traces endless loops in this dense maquis.
Don't miss the spectacular view, perched on a rocky outcrop of the town, of the black pebble beach. These pebbles owe their colour to the waste from the old asbestos quarry in Canari.
In the town, you can admire the beautiful church of Sainte Julie (Sainte Julie (santa Ghjulia in Corsican) is the patron saint of Corsica. Climb up to the Paoline tower for a magnificent view of the village and the black beach.
The Paoline Tower is one of the most important historical monuments in Corsica.
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
You arrive at the end of your organised trip to Corsica after more than 110 km through the maquis, the beaches and the steep paths.
We finish our visit to Cap Corse by passing through the town of Patrimonio, which has gained its reputation thanks to its vineyards benefiting from an AOC (appellation of controlled origin).
If you are a wine lover, don't hesitate to follow the famous Patrimonio wine route and take the opportunity to taste the wines directly from the producer.
You also come across the beautiful 17thth century baroque church of Saint-Martin, which is worth a visit before continuing to Saint-Florent (or returning to Bastia via the Col de Teghime) to complete this tour of the Cap Corse.
Patrimonio ne se situe qu’à 30 min de Bastia et 12 min de Saint-Forent, c’est une bonne base pour explorer la région du Nebbiu (désert des Agriates notamment).
visiter le cap corse en 2 jours
Nous vous invitons à consulter également nos articles sur les plus belles plages du Cap Corse et les bonnes adresses du Cap Corse.
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