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Holidays in Corsica: discover the Isle of Beauty with the family New
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With its dazzling natural environment and Mediterranean climate that facilitates outdoor activities whatever the season, Corsica is the ideal place to make the most of your vacation with your tribe. Whether you opt for a touring holiday or a stay, the island with its many attractions offers the choice of the sea or the mountains or, better still, a combination of the two. The island's geography allows you to go from the coastline lined with fine sandy beaches to the mountains and their mule tracks or shady rivers. We have put together some ideas for micro-adventures suitable for children, for fun or sporty stops on the Isle of Beauty. Find out everything you need to know to make your family vacation in Corsica a success.
budding historians
"Les légendines" in Bastia
©ATC Visitez le centre historique de Bastia lors de votre séjour en Corse
Bastia is a timeless city with secrets buried, hidden in the maze of its narrow streets. For two and a half hours, a guide will take you on foot in the footsteps of the legends, unusual and strange facts that haunt the city. The walk, interspersed with anecdotes and traditions, ends with a concert of polyphonic songs and a tasting of Corsican products. A great way to learn more about the city, feed your imagination and let yourself be carried away by the storytelling soul of the Corsicans! Every Tuesday, reservations can be made at the Bastia tourist office .
Bonifacio
Bonifacio lends itself to a treasure hunt in its Citadel and cliffs. By downloading the “Les mystères de Pif” application using a QR code displayed at the Bastion de l'Étendard Information Office, the whole family can set off on an adventure. You will need to pay attention to all the details you come across on the way to solve the puzzles, and young and old alike will need to be on the lookout.
Another challenge for the whole family: climb down the 187 steps carved into the rock of the Escalier du Roy d'Aragon, imagine you are in a fantasy novel and arrive, without realizing it, at the St Bartholomew's Well.
Sartène
Travel back in time to prehistoric, Roman and medieval times at the Corsican Museum of Archaeology in Sartène. The large collection of menhir statues and handicrafts from the Genoese period is particularly noteworthy. Corsican history is fascinating, based as it is on numerous cultural and commercial exchanges. A visit to the museum should be coupled with a visit to one of Corsica's great megalithic sites, Cauria. In the municipality of Sartène , the pianu (plateau) of Cauria, a 60-hectare site, is home to three of Corsica's most important prehistoric sites, the megalithic alignments of I Stantari and Renaghju, and the impressive dolmen of Funtanaccia .
mini globetrotters
On board U Trinighellu , the little tourist train, a Micheline, quietly travels 230 km of the Corsican rail network and crosses a large part of the Corsica Regional Nature Park from Ajaccio to Bastia via Corte and then Calvi. A great way to get from one point of the island to another or to book a day return trip between Ajaccio and Corte or Bastia and Corte. Without getting carsick, everyone can fully enjoy the scenery. It takes 3 hours 30 minutes to reach Bastia from Ajaccio or 3 hours 40 minutes from Calvi to Ajaccio.
z’animaux addicts
Découvrez en famille des parcs animaliers en Corse
The turtle park in Ajaccio
A Cupulatta is the largest turtle village in Europe, with 3000 animals and 170 species from every continent. Children will love discovering the hidden life of turtles in a natural 2.5-hectare site.
Donkey rides throughout Corsica
Take a slow journey of discovery through the Corsican mountains and a centuries-old tradition, as the donkey was a working companion for decades in Corsica. Walking with a donkey allows you to reconnect with wild nature and animals. Thanks to its slow and steady pace and its innate friendliness, the donkey will accompany children along the mule tracks. Young and old alike will enjoy watching the big ears wagging, and above all slowing down to the animal's rhythm. Many memories and laughs in store.
Olva Natural Park in Sartène
Here, time stands still. On 22 hectares, donkeys and horses gallop freely in the Olva Natural Park alongside billy goats, nanny goats, hens and ducks. The family will follow a botanical trail on foot, surrounded by wild olive trees and cork oaks. At the end of the visit, the little ones can ride ponies.
BUDDING ATHLETES
Faites de l’accrobranche en pleine nature pour les petits et grands
Corsica is the ideal destination for trying your hand at canyoning or Via Ferrata. Here are a few addresses.
In Vero, the tree-top adventure course of Rêves des Cimes is suitable for children aged 5 and over. 20 minutes from Porto-Vecchio, the Ospédale tree-top adventure park offers memorable adventures for children aged 4 and over. For the more athletic, the Ospédale Via Ferrata offers three courses of three levels, from beginner to expert.
