10 Things to Do in Corsica on a Small Budget
What Are the Cheap Things to Do in Corsica?
Corsica is a fascinating French island with an intriguing terrain of mountains and valleys accompanied by a rich history and quaint villages you can explore on a budget. Much of the island is notably accessible without having to break the bank, and getting around is fairly easy as well.
Among the budget-friendly attractions on the island, you can enjoy a wealth of historical sites and natural features you wouldn’t want to miss out on even if you had an infinite budget. They include massive historic fortresses as well as serene islands. Check out the best things to do in Corsica on a small budget.
1. Citadel of Calvi
Tour a historical fortress
Ideal para: História, Econômico
The Citadel of Calvi is a historic fortress towering over the town of the same name with scenic views of the shore and surrounding nature. Inside, you can take a tour of the fortress with a guide or at your own pace, and tours are available in French, English, Dutch and Italian.
It won’t cost you anything to visit this attraction, making it one of the best free features on the island. The guided tour is free as well—you just have to make an appointment first. It’s all located in Calvi on the island’s western coast. Leia mais
Localização: Haute ville, 20260 Calvi, France
Abre: 24/7
Citadel of Calvi
2. King of Aragon’s Stairway
Visit a centuries-old monument
Ideal para: História, Econômico
King of Aragon’s Stairway is a historical structure dating back to 1420 that features makeshift stairs dug into a limestone cliff in a notably irregular fashion. Each step is just as odd as the next, and there are 189 in total.
While the steps themselves are certainly impressive and historically significant, you can also enjoy the picturesque views from the steps, as they put you over the shining sea and the cliffs of Sardinia. See it all for yourself on the south side of the island in Bonifacio.
Localização: 7 Pl. Carrega, 20169 Bonifacio, France
Abre: Saturday–Wednesday from 10 am to noon (closed Thursday–Friday)
King of Aragon's Stairway
3. Citadelle de Bonifacio
Learn about local military history at the southern citadel
Ideal para: História, Econômico
Citadelle de Bonifacio is a massive coastal fortress that dates back to the 12th century and offers incredible views of the surroundings as well as insight into history. While construction began in the 12th century, it took hundreds of years for it to reach the state it’s in today.
When you visit, you can tour this military fortress to learn all about what fortifications were like in centuries past. While the fortress itself is free to visit, you will have to pay for parking if you’re driving yourself. It’s all located in the town of the same name on the southern coast of Corsica.
Localização: 8 Rue du Clocher, 20169 Bonifacio, France
Citadelle de Bonifacio
4. Plage des Trois Pointes
Play on a wild beach
Ideal para: Foto, Econômico, Aventura
Plage des Trois Pointes is a unique beach surrounded by large limestone plateaus, making it picturesque and suitable for swimming and jumping. The cliffs above the water are often used by people looking for the thrills of jumping into the water below, as you’ll find it plenty deep enough to handle that kind of descent.
This beach is also popular with photographers and snorkellers looking to capture its beauty and peek under the waves. Plus, the nearby lighthouse serves as a convenient parking area. You’ll find it all southeast of Bonifacio along the island’s southern coast.
Localização: D260, 20169 Bonifacio, France
Plage des Trois Pointes
5. Golfe de Porto
Explore rugged cliffs and shining seas
Ideal para: Econômico
The Golfe de Porto is a local gulf where you can take in views of dramatically coloured cliffs and serene blue waters from well-protected natural reserves. The gulf itself and its surrounding area are part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, and it’s registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
When you visit, you’ll find yourself with plenty of opportunities to explore the local flora and fauna. Additionally, this region is home to the iconic maquis shrubland that Corsica is so well known for. You can see it all for yourself on the west side of the island, and it’s free to access.
Localização: Bonifacio, France
Golfe de Porto
6. Palombaggia
Relax at the beach
Ideal para: Econômico, Aventura
Palombaggia is a stunning and secluded beach where you can enjoy white sand, red rocks and a half-circle cove surrounding turquoise waters. Given the isolated nature of the beach, you won’t find many buildings in the area. Instead, the tallest objects tend to be towering and vibrant pine trees.
Access to this beach is free, so you just have to worry about getting there. You can easily drive, of course, but you’ll also be able to take a taxi from Porto-Vecchio if you don’t have access to a car. You’ll find the beach itself on the southeastern coast of Corsica, just a short distance to the southeast from Porto-Vecchio.
Localização: Corsica, France
Palombaggia
7. Lavezzi Islands
Discover islands off the coast
Ideal para: Econômico, Aventura
The Lavezzi Islands are a group of 8 picturesque islands arranged in an archipelago and offering scenic natural features and ecological interests. The islands are free to visit, but you’ll have to pay for a ferry to visit if you don’t have a boat of your own.
While you can’t visit all of the islands due to their status as protected nature reserves, you can find everything you need on the island of Lavezzu. It offers beaches, creeks and imposing granite boulders. You’ll find it all southeast of mainland Corsica. Leia mais
Localização: Bonifacio, France
Lavezzi Islands
8. Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Porta
Go to a historic church
Ideal para: História, Econômico
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Porta is a prominent Roman Catholic church that sports impressive architectural design dating back to the 18th century. Taking the time to visit this church, which is free to access, offers a nice way to relax in a serene environment.
The architectural design of the church sports numerous neoclassical inspirations, and it’s all well-preserved due to the building’s status as a historic monument as of 1975. You can see it for yourself in La Porta, which is a few miles southwest of Lucciana.
Localização: 20237 La Porta, France
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Porta
9. Calanques de Piana
See jagged cliffs
Ideal para: Econômico
Calanques de Piana are some of the best examples of Corsican calanques you’ll find on the entire island, and they’re free and easy to access. A calanque is a steep-walled inlet covered in a rock like limestone or any other kind of carbonate strata.
When you visit this natural feature, you’ll find rich biodiversity along with cliffs made from red ochre. It’s also home to maquis shrubland, the unique biome of Corsica. It’s all located on the island’s eastern shore on the south side of the Golfe de Porto.
Localização: 20115 Piana, France
Calanques de Piana
10. Agriates Desert
Check out the northern upland
Ideal para: Econômico, Aventura
Agriates Desert is a fun-filled area of Corsica where you’ll find coastal beaches and tranquil brush-covered wilderness with extensive footpaths throughout. Some of the best beaches on the island are located in this region, and that’s reason enough to visit for many travellers.
In addition to the beaches, you’ll find a variety of footpaths and roads that will take you alongside vibrant greenery and rocky hills. It’s all free to access and available on the northernmost part of Corsica, not including the northern peninsula.
Localização: 20246 Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda, France
Agriates Desert
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