Villages
Beautiful villages in Corsica
Corsica is full of small villages and hamlets, often tucked away in the interior and surrounded by landscapes that still feel truly unspoiled. Some regions are particularly well known for them: the hilltop villages in the hinterland of Calvi, for instance, or the little hill towns of the Castagniccia in the east. But really, wherever you go on the island, you'll stumble upon places where time seems to move just a little slower.
This article features a few of my personal favourites. It's obviously just a small selection, since Corsica has hundreds. There's a good chance you'll discover your own favourite village along the way.
Know of a hidden gem that shouldn't be missing from this list? Let us know!
Aleria
Roman ruins and wine estates on the east coast
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Citadel, harbour and the finest beach in the north
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Friendly market town on the beach
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Small village, big views -- the gateway to the most stunning coastline
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The most Corsican town in Corsica
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Lively harbour town in southern Corsica, on the doorstep of the island's most beautiful beaches
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Whitewashed harbour town on the north coast — gateway to the Agriates and the Patrimonio vineyards
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Napoleon's birthplace, with pastel-coloured alleyways and a Mediterranean art of living
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The buzzing harbour city with a faded charm that won't let you go
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The white clifftop city at the island's southernmost tip, spectacularly perched above the sea
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The clifftop village with the tower, the black beach and a tale of heroism
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The eagle's nest of the Balagne -- one of the most beautiful villages in France
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Ghost villages in the mountains -- where Corsica's past waits in silence
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