{"id":12449,"date":"2026-05-04T09:57:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T07:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/combien-jours-partir-corse-du-sud\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T13:29:18","slug":"how-many-days-south-corsica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/how-many-days-south-corsica\/","title":{"rendered":"How many days in South Corsica?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s our advice on how many days to spend in South Corsica, depending on what you want to see.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/how-many-days-South-Corsica-visit.jpg\" alt=\"How many days to go South Corsica time\" class=\"wp-image-12440\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days to spend in South Corsica: quick answers<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corse du Sud: two realities depending on the prism you choose.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the one hand, there&#8217;s the 2A administrative department, which covers the southern half of the island from Ajaccio to Bonifacio.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the other, the geographic southern tip, spontaneously associated with the names Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, Sart\u00e8ne and Bavella.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here are our responses based on the region you wish to cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/South-Corsica-Map-Definition.jpg\" alt=\"South Corsica definition map\" class=\"wp-image-12428\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: South Corsica, 2 definitions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the southern tip (Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, Sart\u00e8ne, Bavella)<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum for an <strong>overview<\/strong> of the southern tip: 3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of days to see <strong>all the must-see places<\/strong> in this area: 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In our opinion, the ideal number of days to <strong>really enjoy the experience<\/strong> is 6 to 7 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the department of Corse du Sud (2A) as a whole<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum for an <strong>overview of<\/strong> the department: 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of days to see <strong>all the most famous places<\/strong>: 10 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In our opinion, the ideal number of days to <strong>really enjoy it<\/strong> is 12 to 14 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to alternate between sightseeing and beaches, two weeks is a natural choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal answer to this question. It depends on a number of criteria. We give you more details in the article to help you make your decision.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/17a-Tonnara-Stagnolu\/i-t3xq35n\/3\/78e5ec11\/L\/plage_Tonnara_Corse-14-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tonnara beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY IN <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">South Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Option 1: Bonifacio and its historic atmosphere<br\/><strong>Hotel Cala di Greco<\/strong> overlooking the citadel! &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-cala-di-greco.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bonifacio-where-stay\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Option 2: Around Porto-Vecchio, with your feet in the water<br\/><strong>Hotel<\/strong> <strong>Mariosa<\/strong> with beach, pool, restaurant&#8230;<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mariosa.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-porto-vecchio-where-stay\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Porto-Vecchio\/n-dKN5Pq\/Hotel-Mariosa\/i-Nt46KLS\/1\/NP8NW2NwcxGHHDNV7SX3QqvtZFHVwj6cM58bjXPt4\/S\/hotel-mariosa-porto-vecchio-plage-2-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Mariosa\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center liste_hotel wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-south-corsica-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all top places to stay in South Corsica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton bouton_avec_phrase is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1459500&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2291718&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>See all available hotels<\/strong> <strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of days to see the highlights<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The southern tip<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is home to some of the most photographed and visited sites on the whole island. The places we consider must-see in this section are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-in-bonifacio-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bonifacio<\/a><\/strong>the citadel perched on the limestone cliffs, the King of Aragon&#8217;s stairs, the creeks seen from the sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/palombaggia-beach-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palombaggia Beach<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Plage de Santa Giulia<\/strong>: the two emblematic beaches south of Porto-Vecchio, regularly ranked among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/bay-rondinara-beach-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rondinara Bay<\/a><\/strong>a shell-shaped cove, quieter than Palombaggia, 20km north of Bonifacio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-sartene-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sart\u00e8ne<\/a><\/strong>nicknamed &#8220;the most Corsican of Corsican towns&#8221; by Prosper M\u00e9rim\u00e9e in the 19th century, its grey granite streets are well worth a half-day visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/lavezzi-islands-corsica-boat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"681\"><strong>The Lavezzi Islands<\/strong><\/a> covered in rocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sari-Solenzara valley, for a refreshing bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We estimate that you can cover most of this area in 5 days, provided you limit your beach time. If you want to combine sightseeing with swimming, allow 6 to 7 days.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/18a-Sart%C3%A8ne\/i-FSQj9qD\/1\/76ce5105\/L\/Sartene_Corse-41-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sartene\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sartene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Corsica department<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department of Corse du Sud covers a much larger area than just the southern tip. We&#8217;ve added the following places to the list of must-sees:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-ajaccio-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ajaccio<\/a><\/strong>Ajaccio: Corsica&#8217;s capital, the Maison Bonaparte (Napoleon I&#8217;s birthplace), the Mus\u00e9e Fesch (one of France&#8217;s largest collections of Italian paintings outside Paris), the Port market and the old Genoese town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/calanques-de-piana-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calanques de Piana<\/a><\/strong>UNESCO World Heritage-listed red granite formations, accessible on foot or by car from the D81 &#8211; best seen from the road and, ideally, from the sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/gulf-of-porto-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gulf of Porto<\/a><\/strong>Porto: the village of Porto, the Corsican Regional Nature Park, and boat excursions to the Scandola Nature Reserve (UNESCO listing, accessible only by sea).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mountainous area around Ajaccio with its villages and waterfalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beaches around Isolella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Ajaccio\/n-BzXM5W\/Palais-Fesch\/i-Q45DQrf\/0\/b47c0446\/L\/palais-fesch-exterieur-ajaccio-L.jpg\" alt=\"ajaccio\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f5740229\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane.png\" alt=\"corsica plane\" class=\"wp-image-12251\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size and travel time<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern Corsica is a territory where distances can be deceptive. Narrow, winding mountain roads mean that journey times are much longer than you&#8217;d expect on a map. We recommend that you always calculate your journey times before planning your days out.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main driving times to remember:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Porto-Vecchio \u2192 Bonifacio<\/strong>: about 30min (30km by coastal road)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto-Vecchio \u2192 Col de Bavella<\/strong>: approx. 1h (mountain road D368)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto-Vecchio \u2192 Sart\u00e8ne<\/strong>: approx. 1h (60km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sart\u00e8ne \u2192 Ajaccio<\/strong>: approx. 1h15 (85km via the N196)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ajaccio \u2192 Porto (west coast)<\/strong>: approx. 1h30 (85km via the D81, a very winding road)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ajaccio \u2192 Bonifacio<\/strong>: approx. 2h (route via Sart\u00e8ne)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Porto-Vecchio \u2192 Ajaccio<\/strong>: approx. 2h (via N198 and N196)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The west coast between Ajaccio and Porto is particularly demanding: the D81 overhangs cliffs hundreds of metres high for much of the way. It is still practicable for all drivers, but requires concentration and time. We don&#8217;t recommend scheduling another visit on the same day if you&#8217;re not used to mountain roads.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Map-driving-times-Corsica-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Map Road time in Corsica\" class=\"wp-image-1133\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: driving times in Corsica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itineraries in South Corsica<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get a better idea of what you can see depending on the length of your stay, take a look at our itinerary suggestions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-5-days-south-corsica-itinerary\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-day itinerary in South Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-southern-corsica-one-week-itinerary-7-days\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7-day itinerary in South Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR TIPS FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5418\" style=\"width:280px;height:354px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png 421w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars -&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See all our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for deciding how long to stay in South Corsica<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluate the total amount you can spend on the trip: this directly determines the number of days you can stay. Corsica is one of France&#8217;s most expensive destinations in summer, particularly for accommodation and car hire. Prices vary widely depending on the season: July and August are the peak periods, while June and September offer better value for money.<br\/>Find out more about <a type=\"post\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\" id=\"608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental in Corsica<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range of accommodation prices varies enormously, from campsites and g\u00eetes to rental houses, boutique hotels and luxury residences. We can&#8217;t give you a precise price: prices fluctuate according to season, location and type of establishment.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Porto-Vecchio\/n-dKN5Pq\/Hotel-Mariosa\/i-9f9N8Lw\/1\/NjBrKZ3JnDc9FpKSQWsSx7R2q2H5W32mpCrQdfFvq\/L\/hotel-mariosa-porto-vecchio-piscine-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Mariosa in South Corsica\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your desires, interests and goals<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaches, hiking, historical heritage or gastronomy? Your priorities determine the number of days needed. A week focused on beaches and idleness requires less travel than a stay focused on discovering villages and mountain ranges. To help you get started, we&#8217;ve listed below what Corsica du Sud has to offer in each category.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Number of beautiful beaches<\/strong>: high  <br\/>Palombaggia, Santa Giulia, Rondinara, Piantarella, Campomoro, the Lavezzi Islands accessible by boat from Bonifacio &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-south-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"5005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of hikes<\/strong>: high  <br\/>the Bavella massif, the Spelunca gorges, the coast between Bonifacio and Pianterella, and a section of the GR20 (the long-distance hiking trail that crosses the island from north to south)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of cultural and historical sites<\/strong>: moderate  <br\/>Ajaccio and its Napoleonic heritage, the Genoese towers scattered along the coast (15th-16th centuries), Sart\u00e8ne and its medieval granite architecture and prehistoric sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of different landscapes<\/strong>: high  <br\/>rocky coastline, scrubland, laricio pine forests, granite massifs, sandy beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of boat trips<\/strong>: moderate  <br\/>calanques de Bonifacio, \u00celes Lavezzi (nature reserve), R\u00e9serve de Scandola from Porto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of beautiful villages<\/strong>: moderate  <br\/>Sart\u00e8ne, Bonifacio, Porto, \u00c9visa, Zonza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/13b-Bavella\/i-TLTG3Xm\/6\/K2JtZbn8LDG4XHqGk2TT4nL86JgdxKVZZRFZHJt5D\/L\/Aiguilles_Bavella_Corse-26-L.jpg\" alt=\"Aiguilles de Bavella\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aiguilles de Bavella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Corsica is a French department, and therefore a territory of the European Union. If your passport is outside the Schengen area, the tourist visa (applied for via <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-europe.europa.eu\/en\/etias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ETIAS<\/a>) authorizes you to travel in this area, including France, for a maximum of 90 continuous days.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal circumstances<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take into account your schedule, professional commitments and personal constraints. A 10-day stay is difficult to make profitable without planning ahead for transport: flights to Ajaccio or Figari (the nearest airport to Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio) are often more frequent and less expensive outside French school vacation periods.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inpost-Corsica-Lovers-EN.jpg\" alt=\"inpost Corsica Lovers FR\" class=\"wp-image-13165\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather, season and conditions<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The season has a strong influence on the stay, much more so than in Northern Corsica or on the Spanish islands. A number of factors need to be taken into account:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>July-August<\/strong>: very hot (35\u00b0C and more inland), very congested roads to beaches, difficult parking in Palombaggia or Santa Giulia without an early start, accommodation and car rentals to be booked several months in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>June and September<\/strong>: pleasant temperatures (25 to 30\u00b0C), warm sea, much lower visitor numbers &#8211; we consider these two months to be the most suitable for a well-balanced stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May and October<\/strong>: ideal for hiking, the landscapes are green, but the sea remains cool in May (18 to 20\u00b0C); some establishments and services close in October.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter (November to March)<\/strong>: the island slows down, many hotels and restaurants close in Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio; mountain roads to Bavella can be snow-covered and difficult to access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/15b-Tamaricciu\/i-5LvdsqJ\/1\/199c5905\/L\/plage_Tamaricciu_Corse-72-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tamaricciu beach\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sartene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES<br\/> <span>EN <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">South Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Sea kayaking under the cliffs of Bonifacio &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bonifacio-l91244\/excursions-en-canoe-kayak-tc61\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Diving &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-vecchio-l91235\/plongee-tc56\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">4WD tour &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/porto-vecchio-l91235\/sorties-en-jeep-et-4x4-tc39\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Introduction to canyoning at Pulischellu &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/corsica\/bavella\/canyoning\/initiation-canyon-of-pulischellu-in-bavella-corsica\/5259?_cid=789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Complete canyoning experience at Pulischellu &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/corsica\/bavella\/canyoning\/pulischellu-canyon-in-aiguilles-de-bavella-corsica\/5181?_cid=789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see availability<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column plongee-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Canyoning\/i-JgrZgGw\/0\/39b12678\/S\/canyoning-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 3 days enough in South Corsica?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 3 days, you can concentrate on the southernmost tip: Bonifacio, one or two beaches near Porto-Vecchio, and a half-day trip to Bavella or Sart\u00e8ne. It&#8217;s not enough to see the whole thing, but it does give you a real glimpse of the most emblematic area.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 5 days enough in South Corsica?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 5 days, we think you can comfortably cover all the highlights of the southern tip: Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, Palombaggia, Bavella and Sart\u00e8ne, at a reasonable pace. If your goal includes Ajaccio or the west coast, 5 days is not enough.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 7 days too long in South Corsica?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it&#8217;s not too long. With 7 days, you can combine the southern tip and Ajaccio, or add an excursion to the Calanques de Piana from the capital. The island has enough natural sites, hikes and beaches to easily occupy an unrehearsed week.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 10 days too long in South Corsica?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. With 10 days, you can discover the whole of the 2A department at a leisurely pace: the southern tip, Ajaccio and its hinterland, the west coast to Porto and its calanques, interspersed with beach or hiking days. In our opinion, this is the ideal length of time to enjoy the diversity of this part of the island without precipitation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a car in South Corsica?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the car is indispensable. Public transport is poorly developed outside Ajaccio. Most beaches, villages and natural sites are only accessible by car. We recommend reserving your vehicle well in advance if you&#8217;re going away in summer: availability runs out quickly, and rates rise considerably as the season approaches.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it better to stay in Ajaccio or Porto-Vecchio?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It all depends on your priorities. Porto-Vecchio is best placed to explore the southern tip, Bonifacio and Bavella. Ajaccio is more suitable if you also want to discover the west coast and the Calanques de Piana. For a 10-day stay covering the whole department, we suggest splitting the stay between the two bases, or choosing an intermediate accommodation such as Propriano.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO<\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ajaccio-or-bastia-corsica\/\">Ajaccio or Bastia?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/north-or-south-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North or South Corsica?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/road-trip-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning a road trip in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/3-days-corsica-weekend-or-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/4-5-days-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 or 5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/one-week-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/10-days-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/2-weeks-corsica-14-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 weeks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/3e-Scandola\/i-xnq6QJh\/1\/035fed46\/L\/reserve_naturelle_de_scandola_bateau_corse-138-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-in-corsica-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful villages of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-corsica-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-go-corsica-holidays-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful destinations in Corsica  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-museums-corsica\/\">The museums of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-corsica-off-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden gems in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-natural-pools-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful natural pools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-north-corsica\/\">What to do in North Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-south-corsica\/\">Best things to do in South Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/canyoning-corsica-reviews\/\">Canyoning in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/plage_Ostriconi_Corse-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beach of Ostriconi\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-corsica-boutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-corsica-5-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-corsica-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best seaside hotels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bonifacio\/n-mnLw6C\/Ou-dormir\/i-Sq6qqJN\/1\/ca7e487c\/L\/Hotel_cala_di_greco_piscine_vue_nuit-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Cala di Greco\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-ferry-corsica-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which ferry to Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\">Renting a car in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/driving-corsica-car-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/7a-ile-rousse\/i-6zSHTpJ\/6\/000c8c03\/L\/ile_rousse_Corse-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-corsica-travel-tips\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<strong>   <\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s our advice on how many days to spend in South Corsica, depending on what you want to see. How many days to spend in South Corsica: quick answers Corse du Sud: two realities depending on the prism you choose. 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