Upper Corsica

Northern Corsica, where the Cap Corse coastal road, seaside citadels, and mountain villages meet wild Mediterranean beaches.

Upper Corsica occupies the northern part of Corsica, where mountains rise directly from the Mediterranean. The Cap Corse peninsula in the northeast features a scenic loop road connecting seaside villages like Nonza, Port Centuri, and Erbalunga. Bastia's Old Port and citadel retain their Genoese charm, while the Calvi Citadel in the northwest towers over the bay. L'Île-Rousse and Saint-Florent are popular resort towns. Saleccia Beach in the Agriates Desert is accessible by boat or off-road track, and Sant'Antonino is an ancient village perched high on a hilltop. May to June and September offer the most pleasant weather. Gateways include Bastia and Calvi airports, as well as the Bastia ferry port.

Destinations

• Bastia & Cap Corse
• Calvi & Balagne
• Ajaccio

Itineraries

• Corsica Grand Loop 14-Day Self-Drive Tour – Drive counter-clockwise from Bastia, connecting Cap Corse, the west coast, the southern cliffs, and the central highlan…
• Corsica by Train: Car-Free 8-Day Crossing – Take the narrow-gauge railway from Ajaccio through the mountains to Corte, Calvi, and Bastia without driving.
• Corsica & Sardinia Two-Island Self-Drive – Drive south from Bastia across Corsica, cross the sea to northeast Sardinia, and travel via the Emerald Coast to the Gu…
• Southern Corsica Coast & Mountain Loop – Depart from Ajaccio and head south to Bonifacio, explore the beaches and Lavezzi Islands, then return via the Bavella P…
• Cap Corse & Agriates 4-Day Getaway – Depart from Bastia to loop around the peninsula, hike the Customs Officers' Path, and take a boat to wilderness beaches…