2012 Corsica Holidays

Corsica - my favourite island..

Sorry I've not updated the blog for so long. I've had a major change in my personal circumstances which unfortunately left me with no time whatsoever to spend posting on the blog.

All is well though, I've landed a superb new job (working in the ski industry) and relocated to London from the Cotswolds - a brief culture shock but I'm enjoying every minute of it! Given the new role and the fact my time is now so precious, I will strategically update the blog whenever possible.

The main holiday season in Corsica has now finished for another year. If you're considering visiting the island next year, I'd recommend looking at accommodation for May/June 2012 and would suggest you book your Easyjet flights early, before they start hiking up prices.

Gorges d'Asco - June 2011

Remember that I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about anything Corsican, whether it's about getting there, staying there or where you should visit. Simply email me at corsicainfo@ymail.com.

A bientôt!

Corsica - did you know?

10 interesting facts about Corsica

• In 1769, Napolean Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica

Napolean Bonaparte, born in Corsica

• Corsica's coastline stretches for some 1000km, a third of this is beaches

The Bonifacio coastline, Corse-du-Sud

• Corsica is officially a French region and is split between Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud

Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud

• Monte Cinto, the highest mountain on the island is 2710m tall, twice the height of Ben Nevis!

Monte Cinto, Haute-Corse, Corsica

• French is the first language, however Corsican (Corsu) also exists and is taught in schools

Corsican language is widely spoken on the island

• Food specialities include: Brocciu (cheese), Figatellu (pork), Fiaddone (cheese cake) and Miel (honey)

Figatellu, a Corsica speciality of dried pork sausage

• Corte, the former capital of Corsica (when it was independent), has the only inland citadel on the island

Corte, home to the University of Corsica and independent movement

• In July & August, temperatures often hit mid-30's with 12 hours of sunshine on average each day

Sunbathing on a beach in Corsica, 300km of beaches

• Cuisine tends to be influenced by France & Italy but also features traditional Corsican dishes

A Corsican restaurant in l'Ile Rousse, Haute-Corse

• Watersports readily available include: jet-skiing, water-skiing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, sea kayaking

Windsurfing and waterports in Corsica

Hope you found these facts of interest, feel free to RT or Like on Facebook!

Bonnes vacances !

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