Corte, a historic town in the heart of Corsica, authentic and cosmopolitan, occupies a central place on the island of beauty in Upper Corsica. You will enjoy walking through its small streets full of charm and authenticity and discovering its local shops and its crafts. Outside of the city, the Corte region will have so much to offer you. The town located at the foot of a citadel itself perched on a rocky peak and bordered by the Tavignano and Restonica Valley, will offer you a wide choice of visits and activities.
This Pauline city is located 70 kilometers from Bastia and 80 kilometers from Ajaccio, at the foot of the Monte Rotondo massif and at the confluence of Tavignano and the beautiful Restonica valley. Corte took off in the 18th century, it was notably chosen by Pascal Paoli to become the capital of Corsica from 1755 to 1769 when the latter became an independent republic.
During your camping trip to Corte, look up and you will see the Citadel of Corte overlooking the town. A citadel on a rock, overlooking the city for several centuries. At night, the multi-colored floodlights make the Citadel a visual landmark that is both romantic and artistic. Visit the tourist sites, its old schist houses and Genoese shutters and the vestiges of its history such as the National Palace, the Corte Museum, the square where the statue of Pascal Paoli proudly sits.
For hikers and swimmers: the Restonica valley
Starting from the Corte citadel, the Restonica valley opens the way for 20 km towards Monte Rotondo, one of the most famous trails on the Isle of Beauty. Enriching getaways for everyone, hikers and swimmers because it is a pleasure after active walking to swim in the natural swimming pools that Corsican nature offers in this region.
The region will be a marvel for all the senses, from the emerald and intense blue high-altitude lakes surrounded by fragrant forests around Lake Melo and Lake Rotondo, to the Restonica gorges, the wonders of the Corsican maquis…
For sportsmen and romantics: the Tavignano valley
Stay surrounded by nature by following a hiking trail that will take you to the Tavignano gorges. Athletes will head to the Black Lake for extreme jumps, while romantics will be able to admire the little getaway of the sun behind Mount Tafonato.
