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Corsican Coast

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Few coastlines are as ravishing or varied as the seashore ribbon
that unfurls on this five-day trip around western Corsica. For some
daredevil action, detour inland to the island’s deepest canyon.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
5 DAYS
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10 km Île 185KM / 115 MILES
Rousse
Algajola
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Discover the secret cove # GREAT FOR…
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of your dreams aboard Calvi #
the rickety Trembler # JG
20 km
Plage de l'Arinella BEST TIME TO GO
Lunch on the sand at one April to July and
of Corsica’s most coveted
beach dining spots September for quiet
roads and blue-sky
views.
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Porto I
Cruise from Porto to PHOTO
the dazzling Réserve Snap blazing-red rock
Naturelle de Scandola
formations at Les
Calanques de Piana.
100 km 185 km BEST FOR
Les Calanques de Ajaccio K BOAT TRIPS
Piana Enjoy sweeping bay
See red, blazing red, # # # views and explore Set sail from Porto for
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between fantastic rock m K the sights of Napoléon some of Corsica’s most
formations Bonaparte’s hometown breathtaking coastal
scenery.
C Location Caption details to go hereorsica Coastal view near Ajaccio 287