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Corsica has a Mediterranean climate for the most part, which means hot, dry summers (very little rain and a lot of blue skies from May to October), and mild, humid winters. The autumn and spring transitions are the rainiest seasons- up to a year worth of rainfall can fall in 24 hours, that’s the price to pay to have minimal rainfall the rest of the time. Floods and minor … [Read more...] about The climate of Corsica

Where to start? Corsica really has nearly everything. Besides the obvious, such as enjoying a day at the beach, here is a list with some activities you shouldn't skip. 1. Drive around You’ll need a car in Corsica. First of all because public transport is not great, but mostly because driving around is the best way to discover the island. The main roads linking major sites … [Read more...] about Top 10 things to do in Corsica

You probably know already that Napoleon was Corsican. But there are even more important historical facts which deserve to be known. "One day, this small island will astonish Europe", said the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He was right: we inspired the American Constitution and we invented Coca Cola, so you can basically say that we are the cradle of modern … [Read more...] about 5 historical facts you did not know about Corsica

Even though Corsica is famous for its beautiful beaches with turquoise water, you should not miss the river experience. Corsica is the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean, so it has plenty of rivers and lakes. For those who don't like the summer heat, it can be very refreshing to drive up a mountain and find a beautiful natural swimming pool carved in rocks, under the … [Read more...] about The best river spots in Corsica

Corsica has some really good, award-winning wines, but I thought I could enlighten you on some other drinks you'll find on the island. Corsican beer Yes, there is beer in Corsica! And it’s good, according to connoisseurs. Pietra, the most famous one, is a beer made from Corsican chestnut flour, Serena is a blonde ale of 100% pure malt and Colomba is a white beer made from … [Read more...] about Liquids only Corsicans drink