We walk towards the castle of Serravalle, in Prato di Giovellina
I have been wanting to go and have a closer look at the Castle of Serravalle for a while now. In fact, it was during a trip to Tuscany that a stop in the beautiful village...
Let’s visit Filitosa, the gem of the Corsican prehistory
This year is the third time I visit Filitosa. Ten years have passed since my last coming, and some things have evolved. The enchantment, however, remains unchanged. I am sure you had already felt...
Corsica in pictures #5: villages of Costa Verde in springtime
We are taking things simple today with pictures taken in Costa Verde, Corsica, during spring 2023. The Costa Verde is a region in Eastern Corsica composed of the historical “pieve” (former religious circumscriptions) of...
Visit the Convent of Alesani: all you need to know for 2023
If you are into history and heritage, you must visit the Convent of Alesani. It is not only one of the best-preserved Franciscan convents of Corsica but also an essential place in Corsican history....
I Fochi Paoli: Morosaglia celebrates the father of the homeland
You sure have heard about Pasquale Paoli. He is considered the “father of the homeland” in Corsica. Paoli was the General of the Corsican Nation, the man who gave our ancestors a brief yet...
A Viranata in Bonifacio: a new event to promote biodiversity in Corsica
A Viranata is a new event dedicated to biodiversity in Corsica (and of course biodiversity in general). It is coming up this week in Bonifacio and is organized by the tourism office of the...
Waste sorting in Corsica: how to use the colored bins
How should you deal with waste sorting in Corsica? The idea of taking a few lines to give you some information came simply after seeing the Parisian situation regarding garbage. Yes, times are hard...
Mare è Stagnu, a quiet walk in Aleria to the Genovese tower
We stick to the eastern part of Corsica for today’s post about the “Mare è Stagnu”, a quiet walk in Aleria. I invite you to read our previous article about Eastern Corsica, which is...
To enjoy Ecotourism in Corsica, go East
Enjoying slow discovery and ecotourism in Corsica (or elsewhere) is not always easy. You have to pick up a place where you can discover the local culture in its authentic form. Without having to...
Corsica in pictures #4: At the top of Mount San Petrone
Mount San Petrone may not be classified among the highest peaks of Corsica. But it is surely one of the most impressive ones when you’re standing at its feet. This mountain overlooks the micro-regions...
