Corsica and Sardinia are really part of the same land mass in the Mediterranean. As tourist destinations, I like them both.
Both Islands have a strong separatist movement, mostly because they’ve been targets for lots of pirating and conquering throughout history. They’ve developed independently, but have borrowed from all the cultures that have passed through, which have left a subtle trail of architectural styles and culinary traditions.
Calvi vacation rental
Corsica is still a wild land. The waters off the coast are clear and blue. If you are looking for a seaside retreat, you could do worse than to settle around Calvi, where you arrive from the ferry from Nice.
Residence A Merula is an inexpensive vacation rental near Calvi that offers you resort living in the midst of gardens with palms near the sea. Outside of the sweltering summer season the rent is almost what you’d call cheap.
There are other Calvi vacation rentals, of course.
When you tire of the lapping of the waves (either in the pool or the Med), you might try a hike up to the 15th century Genovese citadel, where the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment of the French Foreign Legion is based. You had wondered where the French foreign legion had gone, hadn’t you?
Napoleon, the self appointed emperor of France was born in Corsica–Ajaccio to be exact. Ajaccio is just down the coast. You’ll want to visit it. You can see Napoleon’s house, the cathedral and the citadel. Lots of folks winter in Ajaccio, since the winter weather is quite mild.
Have an island vacation. Eat fresh seafood and enjoy a cuisine that has both French and Italian roots. You can’t have too many roots.
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