With 2 weeks in Corsica, you have time to discover splendid landscapes in different corners of the island: charming villages, dreamy beaches, impressive mountains, breathtaking cliffs and historical citadels.
Here is our ideal itinerary with the best of Corsica in 14 days in the north and south.
Our tour allows you to plan everything with map, photos, places to see, where to sleep…
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices and paying all our bills in full.
2 weeks in Corsica: general advice
Is it possible to visit Corsica in 14 days?
With 14 days, you have time to explore a large part of Corsica, with a bit of each region: the southern beaches, the mountains, the unique sites of Piana and Bonifacio, the villages of the Balagne, the cities of Bastia and Ajaccio.
But of course, you have to do it in road trip mode, because the island is quite big.
This article is for those who want to see as much as possible during their trip.
How to get to Corsica
The itinerary below starts in Bastia. But it’s a loop. You can therefore start it at any city of arrival on the island.
Corsica is accessible by ferry from several cities in France and Italy.
But be careful, ferry crossings are quite long, and for a trip of only 10 days, the interest of the ferry depends on your point of departure.
See available ferry schedules and book.
Otherwise, there are 4 airports where you can arrive in Corsica: Bastia, Calvi, Ajaccio, Figari. You can locate them all on the map below.
Compare the destinations and flights available from your departure city.
How to get around
It is possible to explore certain regions without a car: There are guided tours that can take you to the most famous places: villages, desert, islands…
But this limits you enormously. There is a lot to see!
We really think that renting/renting a car is the best way to discover the island. See our tips for driving in Corsica.
Beware, in the middle of summer, the parking lots fill up completely, so it’s better to start your day early to enjoy it more.
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Map of our 14 days itinerary in Corsica
Driving time:
- Day 1 = 3h30
- Day 2 = 0
- Day 3 = 1h30
- Day 4 = 1h30
- Day 5 = 30min to 1h
- Day 6 = 2h
- Day 7 = 1h30
- Day 8 = 2 hours
- Day 9 = 2h
- Day 10 = 0
- Day 11 = 1 hour
- Day 12 = 3h
- Day 13 = 1 to 2 hours
- Day 14 = 0
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Day 1 – Tour of Cap Corse
Driving time = 3h30
The main excursion is of course the tour of the Cap Corsea wild region with only a few villages and impressive mountains plunging into the sea.
With only one day, you must limit your visits. But we recommend that you stop at all the viewpoints along the way.
Erbalunga, Port Centuri and Nonza are worth a visit. And it is the only place to find black beaches in Corsica. However, the color is not due to volcanic ash (as in other countries) but to an old abandoned asbestos mine on the coast.
It is a wild jewel not to be missed!
Spend a night in the North of the Cap Corse. We recommend you:
Spend the night in Saint-Florent by the sea, or in Patrimonio next door in the vineyards (Night 1/2). We recommend you:
- Hotel in downtown – good value for money
The Flor Hotel is centrally located, but be aware that it does not have a large enough parking lot for all guests!
see pictures and availability - Hotel Tetolla
Ideal to see the sunsets
see pictures and availability - In the vineyards
At the Lustincone Inn in Patrimonio we loved the charm of the rooms, the delicious breakfast and the fantastic views from the terrace and pool!
see photos and availability - Store, in the mountains
Hotel Dimora is located in the mountains above St. Florent, for peace, tranquility and beautiful views.
See photos and availability
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Day 2 – Saint-Florent and the Agriates desert
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Today enjoy the bay of Saint-Florent to the west.
Start by taking the boat to the Lotu beach and the Agriates desert. Either you enjoy the beach with the beautiful views of the mountains of Cap Corseor you can walk to discover the beach of Saleccia (1h walk in one direction). The place is magical and the views from the boat are superb.
The Agriates desert is one of our favorite places in Corsica.
And on your return, explore the town of Saint-Florent with its citadel, its ice merchants and its marina. Admire the views of the bay with the mountains of Cap Corse.
Spend the night in Saint-Florent by the sea, or in Patrimonio next door in the vineyards. Night 2/2.
Day 3 – L’Île-Rousse
Driving time = 1h30
Today you drive south.
Take the road to the Balagne.
Enjoy a stop at the Ostriconi beach, one of our favorite sights in Corsica (and one of our favorite beaches, for that matter).
Make a stop at the park of Saleccia, to discover the wonderful garden and plants of Corsica.
Finish the day in L’Île-Rousse.
It was founded by the most famous leader of the Corsican people Pasquale Paoli in 1758 (although the place has been inhabited since antiquity). He wanted a port that was not controlled by the Genoese.
The main thing to do in Ile-Rousse is to enjoy the island walk to the top of the lighthouse.
See our guide to visit Ile-Rousse.
Overnight in L’Île-Rousse – don’t miss the sunset!
We recommend:
- Quietly located in the heart of the city, the Rocabella Hotel is ideal for relaxation.
see prices, pictures and availability - Just steps away from the beach, Hotel Liberata & Spa offers a colorful and fun, yet cozy experience.
see prices, pictures and availability - For a good value, the Casa Rossa hotel, a little further from the center, is an excellent option.
see prices, pictures and availability
Where to see the best rated accommodations in L’Île-Rousse
Day 4 – The villages of Balagne
Driving time = 1h30
Go up into the hills of the Balagne, to discover several typical villages of the region.
For example, we recommend:
- Pigna and its blue shutters (35min drive from Calvi)
- Sant’Antonino, one of the oldest villages in Corsica (30min drive from Calvi)
- Speloncato, less touristic, with its houses surrounded by rocks (50min drive from Calvi)
And finish the day in Calvi (Night 1/2). We recommend:
- Around the port
Casa Bianca hotel with its modern decor and beautiful views
– see pictures and availability - Along the beach
Hotel Onda where you will sleep almost with your feet in the water…
See prices, pictures and availability - On the heights
a dreamy and luxurious stay in the hotel La Villa Calvi.
See prices, pictures and availability
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Day 5 – Bay of Calvi
Driving time = 30min to 1h
Today, discover the coast of Balagne and the citadel of Calvi.
At the beach level, we recommend:
- the beach of Bodri with its very fine white sand
- Punta di Spanu, one of our favorite places in the region, with its rocks, its Genoese tower and its view on the bay of Calvi
Then in Calvi, start by admiring the citadel from the beach!
Then go explore it.
Inside, you will discover a labyrinth of alleys, stairs, fortifications, and beautiful views in all directions.
Among the monuments note:
- the church of St. John the Baptist
- the oratory of Saint-Antoine.
- MUDACC – the art museum of the citadel of Calvi with works of the Contemporary Art Fund
See our article dedicated to the citadel or our complete guide to Calvi.
Night in Calvi (2/2)
Day 6 – calanques de Piana and Scandola Reserve
Driving time = 2h
Today, continue your descent along the West Coast.
We are going to one of the most famous places in Corsica!
With the calanques de Pianathe Scandola nature reserve is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is protected and access is limited. The cliffs and their geological formations are unique. The boat tours allow you to get up close and personal.
The cliffs and colored rock formations are exceptional.
Attention, reserve your place on the boat!
Night in Piana. We recommend 2 options:
Sleep in the village of Piana, in the heart of the Calanques on a higher ground.
Many hotels have incredible views of the Gulf. For example the Scandola hotel
– see prices, pictures and availability
Sleep in Porto Ota, the village located in the center of the gulf. It is convenient for boat tours.
For example, at the Residence Hoteliere Capu Seninu with its breathtaking views.
– see prices, pictures and availability
Day 7 – Ajaccio
Driving time= 1h30
Take time to explore the old town, walk around the fort, see the market and visit the churches.
In terms of visits, we recommend
- The Palais Fesch with the fine arts museum inside. The collection of paintings is impressive with great Italian artists. One of the most beautiful in France – schedules and rates on the official website
- The National Museum of Bonaparte House – where Napoleon was born in 1769, and where he spent part of his childhood – schedules and prices on the official website
- But if you prefer nature, take the boat to the îles sanguinaires! See options and availability
Night in Ajaccio – our suggestions:
- Luxury – Hotel Le Week-End, by the sea
See photos and availability - Hotel central – Hotel San Carlu Citadelle Ajaccio, well located
See photos and availability - Out of town – Hotel Les Mouettes with its pool on the waterfront
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Day 8 – Ajaccio to Propriano by the coast
Driving time = 2h
From the airport or the port, head south along the coast. There are many beautiful places. Our favorite stops are:
- The peninsula of Isolella with its beautiful beaches. You can stretch your legs a bit by exploring
- The beaches of Mare E Sole and Verghia, with a touch of the Seychelles
- Visit the site of Filitosa – a fascinating prehistoric site with many statue-menhirs!
Night in Propriano – we recommend:
- Luxury Villas
At Residence Terra Thea, you can enjoy a resort with several villas overlooking Propriano.
see pictures and availability - Apartment-hotel
At Residence & Hotel Aria Marina, you can enjoy convenient apartments not far from the beach
see pictures and availability - Unique
Micalona Genoese Tower where you can stay in one of the historical defense towers, not far from Propriano!
see pictures and availability - Seaside in the south of the city
U Liventi offers beautiful cabins, under the trees and near the beach.
see pictures and availability
or See the best hotel and rental offers
Day 9 – Propriano to Bonifacio, via Sartene
Driving time = 2h
Continue your journey to the south. Our favorite stops are:
- The old center of the city of Sartene, the most Corsican of Corsican cities with its church and its museum of prehistory. It is a nice place to relax and have lunch
- The view on the beach of Roccapina and the lion of rocks – possibility of hiking
- Saint-Jean beach and its beautiful grey rocks
- The beach of La Tonnara with its pink sand and colored rocks
Night in Bonifacio (1/2) – we recommend:
- Above the rest
At the Santateresa Hotel, you can enjoy a superb view of the citadel and the cliffs from above!
See photos and availability - Near the marina
The Centre Nautique hotel is located on the waterfront and the marina.
See photos and availability - Old town
Another option inside the old town is the Hotel Genovese with a cliff top location and lots of charm.
See photos and availability - Luxury
For a 5-star stay not far from the marina, check out the spacious and beautiful design of the Version Maquis Citadelle hotel.
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Day 10 – Bonifacio and Cape Pertusato
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Today take the time to discover all the facets of one of the most beautiful cities of Corsica: Bonifacio.
The citadel was built on a small peninsula with cliffs over 70m high.
Among our favorite activities:
- Admire the views from all the ramparts
- Descend thestaircase of the King of Aragon dug in the cliff
- Visit the marine cemetery
- Have a drink (or an ice cream!) at the marina
- Take a boat trip to admire the cliffs and caves from the sea
- See our article on all the things to do in Bonifacio.
And if you are feeling a bit sporty, you can walk to Cape Pertusato to have exceptional views of the city.
And for a unique beach, once at the lighthouse, you can go down to the beach of Saint-Antoine, completely different from all the Corsican beaches, with its giant cave. See our article.
Night in Bonifacio (2/2)
Day 11 – Beaches of Santa Giulia, Palombaggia…
Driving time = less than 1 hour.
In South Corsica, you will find several of the most famous beaches of Corsica.
They are between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. Let us quote:
- Palombaggia with its red rocks
- Tamaricciu and its postcard bay
- The bay of Rondinara with its perfect shape (often listed as one of the most beautiful bays in Europe)
- The beach of Santa Giulia and its long strip of sand
Night in Porto-Vecchio – we recommend:
- Luxury
Grand Hotel de la Cala Rossa & Spa Nucca, right on the beach
see pictures and availability - 4 stars on the sea
Hotel-Restaurant Casa Santini x Roc Seven, right on the water
see pictures and availability - Residence with all services
At the Residence U Pirellu, we enjoy spacious villas, beautiful views of the maquis and the sea. There is a heated swimming pool and all activities. It is only 10min from Palombaggia and 10min from Porto-Vecchio.
see pictures and availability
or See the best hotel and rental offers
Day 12 – Bavella, Salenzara, Aleria to Corte
Driving time = 3h
To complete your Corsican experience, after a citadel and beaches, we advise you to take altitude in the mountains.
Take the road through the forest of Ospedale and stop at the lake.
Continue towards Zonza and the Aiguilles de Bavella. Here you can go for a short hike or continue your journey through the mountains.
It is absolutely beautiful and a radical change from the beaches.
Then go back down to the coast, through the gorge of Solenzara. Here, enjoy the views of the river and mountains or find a spot to swim in one of the natural pools.
Continue to the heart of Corsica and the city of Corte.
If you like Roman ruins, you can stop in Aleria with its museum and its archaeological site. Otherwise, continue towards the city.
Day 13 – Corte, Restonica Valley
Driving time = 1h or 2h
Explore the city of Corte, the heart of Corsica
You can:
- Stroll in Corte
- Climb to the Belvedere and enjoy the view
- Visit the museum of Corsica and learn more about its history
- Drive in the beautiful Restonica valley (but be careful the road is narrow and winding). To know more about it.
Then go back down to Bastia.
On the way, you can include a small detour to:
- The archaeological site of Mariana and its museum
- or the fascinating village of Vescovato
In Bastia, we recommend:
- Good value for money
Hotel Continental – 3 star hotel in the heart of the city
See photos and availability - Central
Hôtel Des Gouverneurs, above the water
see pictures and availability - Hotel de la Corniche, less central but with beautiful views and calm
see pictures and availability - Mister Miot Concept Hotel – Bastia center, with a very pleasant atmosphere
see pictures and availability - Apartment by the sea
The Cada del Mare offers splendid views of the sea
see pictures and availability
See the best hotel and rental offers
Day 14 – Bastia
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After the nature, discover Bastia, the second biggest city of Corsica.
One day is enough.
We advise you to :
- walk around the citadel,
- stroll in the old port,
- visit the Governor’s Palace and its garden
- discover the many richly decorated churches
14/15 days in Corsica – Alternative activities
You can also replace some half-days with outdoor activities. Corsica is an ideal destination for this.
Activities in the South of Corsica
Here is our selection of activities in the South of Corsica:
- Canyoning initiation in Pulischellu – see pictures, details and availability
- Complete canyoning experience in Pulischellu – see details and availability
- Or sport canyoning in Purcaraccia – see details and availability
- Via Ferrata near Porto_Vecchio – see photos, details and availability
- Sea kayaking near Propriano (west coast) – see pictures, details and availability
- Sea kayaking under the cliffs of Bonifacio – see pictures, details and availability
Activities in the North of Corsica
And here is our selection of activities in the North of Corsica:
- Diving and snorkeling – learn to dive in Calvi and discover the sea bed! – see program and availability
- Quad between sea and mountain – see program and availability
- Canyoning in beautiful valleys, including the Fango valley – see programs and availability
- Via Ferrata to cling to the mountain walls with breathtaking views. There are different courses depending on your level (including juniors) – see programs and availability
- Rafting with 2 levels of intensity depending on your adrenaline search (family or X-tra) – see programs and availability
Alternative hikes
You can also do only part of the program and add hikes (or check out our 7-day and 10-day itineraries and include hike days).
The most famous path is the GR20 which allows you to cross the island. It is considered the most difficult long-distance train in Europe.
You can only walk part or all of the trail.
We walked the small portion near the Cascade des Anglais and found things well marked.
You can alternate between coastal and mountain trails.
We will be working on bringing you articles on hiking.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO Corsica
Inspiration destinations
Best of
- The most beautiful beaches of Corsica
- The most beautiful villages of Corsica
- The most beautiful cities of Corsica
- The most beautiful destinations in Corsica
- The museums of Corsica
- Hidden gems in Corsica
- The most beautiful natural pools
- What to do in North Corsica
- Best things to do in South Corsica
- Canyoning in Corsica
Where to stay
2 weeks in Corsica in a fixed base – where to go?
If you are not looking for a road trip for your 2 weeks in Corsica, but you are wondering where to go, check out our article on the most beautiful destinations in Corsica.
For 2 weeks, we particularly recommend
Calvi and the Balagne
- Around the port
Casa Bianca hotel with its modern decor and beautiful views
– see pictures and availability - Along the beach
Hotel Onda where you will sleep almost with your feet in the water…
See prices, pictures and availability - On the heights
a dreamy and luxurious stay in the hotel La Villa Calvi.
See prices, pictures and availability
Or see all the best rated accommodations in Calvi.
Porto-Vecchio and the South
- Luxury
Grand Hotel de la Cala Rossa & Spa Nucca, right on the beach
see pictures and availability - 4 stars on the sea
Hotel-Restaurant Casa Santini x Roc Seven, right on the water
see pictures and availability - Residence with all services
At the Residence U Pirellu, we enjoy spacious villas, beautiful views of the maquis and the sea. There is a heated swimming pool and all activities. It is only 10min from Palombaggia and 10min from Porto-Vecchio.
see pictures and availability
or See the best hotel and rental offers
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
