From Cap Corse in the north to the southern tip, Corsica is crossed by a main ridge. Directly from this main ridge or not far from it rise the highest mountains of the island. The coastal landscape of Corsica is as diverse as the whole island.
In the northeast and east you will find partly flat areas with beautiful and extensive sandy beaches. The north with Cap Corse is hardly built up and a steep coastal landscape prevails here. A special experience is the drive along the west side of the island.
This stretch of coast is partly characterized by rugged rocks and steep sloping coasts. On the often very narrow roads, which turn into bumpy sand and gravel roads on various sections of the route, extremely concentrated driving is the order of the day.
As compensation, the traveller is offered a wonderful view of the always nearby sea in many places.
You should take a few days to enjoy the full diversity of this landscape.
The southwest of the island shows its wild and still largely untouched landscape.
In the south near Bonifacio you will find a rugged and porous limestone coast. Especially on the crossing from Sardinia to Corsica, you can admire the beauty of this stretch of coast from the ferry.
