The GR20 is a difficult trek that is known to walkers from all over the world. It crosses Corsica, from north to south, or the opposite, in 15 days of intensive walking. But seeing the sunset over the Aiguilles de Bavella, or the sheep on the mountain ridges, not to mention the unforgettable views of the sea - aren't these natural wonders worth the effort?

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The Gulf of Saint Florent is one the most beautiful the Mediterranean  has to offer.

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Golfe de Saint-Florent

Campomoro is an ideal family holiday destination. Between the sea and the scrubland, there are plenty of walks and places to settle down and unwind.

Belvédère-Campomoro

Located on the west coast of the island, the Piana creeks are undoubtedly one of the most remarkable natural sites that you can see when visiting Corsica. 

Piana

Whoever goes to Corsica cannot escape Palombadja beach. With its postcard-like setting, it transports us straight into a tropical dream. Sandy and rocky, Palombadja is hot and sexy. It's also trendy and therefore very crowded. 

Plage de Palombaggia

Lying on the northern part of the island of Corsica, the Désert des Agriates extends over an area of around 58 square miles between the sea and the mountains. 

Désert des Agriates

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Though it is indeed composed of dunes in places, the Désert des Agriates does not look how we normally imagine a desert to look. In fact the etymology of its name actually makes reference to the fertile character of the area. The desert's vegetation consists of the usual plants and shrubs that populate Mediterranean 'maquis' shrubland together with large numbers of maritime pines left over from former plantations. The area is nowadays protected and the village of Casta is the desert's only populated settlement. The Désert des Agriates still remains completely wild and untamed today, and this was something I really enjoyed about it. The 22 miles of virgin beaches and the complete absence of tarmaced roads rapidly led me to forget all about civilisation, and it was a wonderful experience to be able to fully immerse myself in this wild region. The coastal path here (known as the 'sentier des douaniers' in French) is highly recommended. Walking it will give you some opportunity to explore the inland part of the desert, with its sheer abundance of wonderful little areas and sites, completely at your leisure. It is a good idea to combine a tour of the Désert des Agriates with a tour of Cap Corse as it is very easy to get to the one from the other.

Lying on the northern part of the island of Corsica, the Désert des Agriates extends over an area of around 58 square miles between the sea and the mountains.

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