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Corsica

Welcome to Corsica

Jutting out of the Med like an impregnable fortress, Corsica resembles a miniature continent, with astounding geographical diversity. Within half an hour, the landscape morphs from glittering bays, glitzy coastal cities and fabulous beaches to sawtooth peaks, breathtaking valleys, dense forests and enigmatic hilltop villages. Holidays in Corsica will therefore be incredibly varied: from hiking and canyoning to... 

Corsica (/ˈkɔːrsɪkə/; French: Corse [kɔʁs]; Corsican and Italian: Corsica [ˈkɔrsika]) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 18 regions of France. It is located southeast of the French mainland and west of the Italian Peninsula, with the nearest land mass being the Italian island of Sardinia to the immediate south. A single chain of mountains makes up two-thirds of the island

The island formed a single department until it was split in 1975 into two historical departments: Haute-Corse (Upper Corsica) and Corse-du-Sud (Southern Corsica), with its regional capital in Ajaccio, the prefecture city of Corse-du-Sud. Bastia, the prefecture city of Haute-Corse, is the second-largest settlement in Corsica

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An island abounding in natural beauty and fascinating tradition, it’s incredible to think that even today Corsica can still feel like something of a hidden gem. Whether it’s a long sandy beach, a dramatic mountain pass or a beautiful hilltop village, Corsica holidays are packed full of rewarding things to do and see. 

The Beaches

With almost 200 beaches and 1000km of coastline, Corsica is a beach lover’s dream. The island is blessed with an incredible diversity of beaches from intimate hidden coves to magnificent bays. The most renowned include the sweeping bays of Calvi and L’Ile Rousse in the north, and Palombaggia, Pinarello and San Ciprianu in the south.

Perched villages of la Balagne

Time seems to be held in suspension in the hills of la Balagne and a visit to these beautiful villages is a must if you’re staying in the north. Clinging to mountains above the sea, they give a glimpse of the old days in Corsica and afford spectacular viewpoints.

View our walking tour, Villages of la Balagne to find out how you can discover these picturesque villages for yourself. 

Désert des Agriates

Situated between la Balagne and St Florent, the Désert des Agriates is an area of arid landscape and savage beauty. The highlights here include the deserted beaches of Saleccia and Loto – with their curves of pearl-white sand and crystal clear water, these are some of the finest beaches to visit during Corsica holidays, offering the perfect picture-postcard scenery.

Find out more about Corsica's beautiful north east

The history of Ajaccio

Famed as the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte, it is safe to assume that Corsica's capital is a historically-rich destination. From the house that the great man was born in to the beautiful architectural themes present throughout the city, Ajaccio is a fascinating location to explore.

Learn more about Ajaccio, and see our range of accommodation in Valinco and the west coast. 

Scandola Nature Reserve

The coast of the Gulf of Porto is one of Corsica's most famous landscapes, and rightly so - with its dramatic sculpted red rock and sweeping bays it has to be seen to be believed. The pinnacles and ravines of the red granite Calanches soar out of beautiful blue seas framed by the jagged peaks of Paglia Orba. Best explored by foot or by boat, there are daily boat trips from Porto that visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

California

California

US State

California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. Its terrain includes cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the Mojave Desert. The city of Los Angeles is the seat of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Hilly San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and cable cars.

 

The 30 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in California:

Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park: Condenasttraveler

Sturtevant Falls, Big Santa Anita Canyon: Flickr

California’s Pacific Coast Highway: National Geographic

Santa Cruz, California: Peter Adams Photo

Joshua Tree National Park: thewondermap

California Street Cable Car: Flickr

Pfeiffer Beach: reddit

San Diego: Flickr

Lava Tube Caves under Tulelake: Reddit

Big Sur: Reddit

McWay Falls: Flickr

San Francisco: Flickr

Vernal Falls: Flickr

Monterey Beach: Flickr

Emerald Bay: Flickr

Muir Woods: Flickr

Napa Valley: ytravelblog

Cathedral Peak: Flickr

Mariposa Woods: Flickr

Giant Rock in Landers: Reddit

Glacier Point: Flickr

Pomponio Beach: Flickr

California One Highway: Flickr

California One outside Big Sur: Flickr

Big Basin Redwood State Park: Flickr

Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Reddit

Mendocino Coast: Flickr

Bishop, California: Reddit

Oxnard Dunes: Reddit

China Beach in San Francisco: Reddit

California: Shutterstock

Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park

 

Yosemite Falls are popular with visitors from around the world. Much of the water that crashes down the falls and into the lake below comes from snowmelt. Yosemite falls itself is the fifth highest waterfall in the world and from top to bottom it is 2,425 feet. The falls are at their most spectacular in May and June, once the snow has melted the falls become a trickle and you then need to wait for the cooler weather again.

Dubai

DUBAI

Dubai emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East.^[8] It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s, Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969.^[9] Dubai's oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil.

History
Although stone tools have been found at many archaeological sites, little is known about the UAE's early inhabitants as only a few settlements have been found.^[26] Many ancient towns in the area were trading centres between the Eastern and Western worlds. The remnants of an ancient mangrove swamp, dated at 7000 BC, were discovered during the construction of sewer lines near Dubai Internet City. The area was covered with sand about 5,000 years ago as the coast retreated inland, becoming part of the city's present coastline.^[26][27]Pre-Islamic ceramics have been found from the 3rd and 4th centuries.^[28] Prior to the introduction of Islam to the area, the people in this region worshiped Bajir (or Bajar).^[28] After the spread of Islam in the region, the Umayyad Caliph of the eastern Islamic world invaded south-east Arabia and drove out the Sassanians. Excavations by the Dubai Museum in the region of Al-Jumayra (Jumeirah) found several artefacts from the Umayyad period

  

Climate
Dubai has a hot desert climate. Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, windy, and humid, with an average high around 41 °C (106 °F) and overnight lows around 30 °C (86 °F) in the hottest month, August. Most days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are warm with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F) in January, the coldest month. Precipitation, however, has been increasing in the last few decades, with accumulated rain reaching 94.3 mm (3.71 in) per year.^[58] Dubai summers are also known for the moderate to high humidity level, which can make it uncomfortable for many.^[59] The highest recorded temperature in the UAE is 52.1 °C (126 °F), reached in July 2002