Big Tour on Corsica

Rounding the cape takes roughly three to four hours – don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear and pack plenty of water. The cape can only be reached by foot, the street ends at a fork shortly after Cascionu. From here, the still-wide road leads through macchia shrubs to an over-three-centuries-old Genoese tower perched approximately 120 metres over the sea – an old pirate guard post. The trek up is certainly worth your while, with expansive and spectacular views over the Gulf of Ajaccio and the gently undulating shoreline. In favourable conditions, you can even make out the island capital of Ajaccio in the distance.

This spot is simply picture-perfect, even with the sun hammering down from the skies, but its strong currents and high waves do not exactly invite you to take a swim. If you are looking to (finally) take a dip, you will only need to continue for another ten minutes. Follow the beaten rocks to reach the “Chapelle a Madonuccia” chapel – a small, half-open house with Virgin Mary statuette – situated behind a belt of rocks. The protected and shallow bay provides a great place to cool off, with a gentle surf.

The road to this beach branches off right at the parking lot. You will need some nerves of steel and experience behind the wheel to master the steep hairpins. If you’re not completely up for the challenge, you can always walk the 800 metres down to the shore. Your efforts will be rewarded in the form of a splendid and not-too-crowded beach that is just perfect for seeing the day to an end.