The past of Corsica begins in the prehistory with the discovery of monuments dating from the Neolithic era on the site of Filitosa. Later the Greeks who founded the village of Cargèse and especially the Romans who coveted corn and wood installed colonies in Mariana and Aleria. The Age of Enlightenment sees Corsica releasing herself temporarily from any foreign interference under the governorship of Pascal Paoli who equips the country with a democratic constitution. Occupied by France after the battle of Ponte Novu in 1769, Corsica becomes part of France. It remains of this history animated and its insularity a very strong request for recognition of its particularism through in particular its language and its culture.
The Corsican gastronomy is as varied as the relief of the island: The cities and villages in the countryside developed a cuisine inspired by salvage animals, the cheese of ewe and the sweet chestnut. On the coast, the fish and seafood are take place on the restaurants menus. Lastly, pizza pies and pastes are eaten everywhere.
Tourism in Corsica is conseuence of the relief: In mountain, the area of the lakes and the GR20 receive as of April and until November the visit of thousands of hikers. From June to September and mainly in August July the seaside resorts are full with crowd.
At the chapter of the cultural events the Festival of the Cinema and Arts in Méditerannée ARTE MARE, occurs in November in Bastia whereas Calvi proposes in June its jazz festival and Ajaccio proposes in May its festival of Japanese film, in September its festival of Italian film and in December its international cartoon festival.
No difficulty to find a seasonal rental in Corsica, it is necessary to hold in advance its transport ticket especially if one arrives at the end of July/ or at the turn of August.
You will be able to also find a hotel in Corsica, by visiting other tourist places of the island.
Corsica is a country to camp. Find our selection of camp-sites in Corsica.
