BETWEEN France and Italy, you'll find a Mediterranean island which blends the two cultures perfectly.
And with more than 200 beaches to choose from, a holiday to Corsica should be high on your list this year.
Getting to the island from the UK is also relatively easy, with plenty of direct flights and an average flight time of two hours.
The weather in Corsica is pleasant for most of the year. However, summer is the best time to visit.
From May to September, temperatures see highs of 30C, while in the winter, the average temperature is around 12C.
That being said, the island has hundreds of days of sunshine throughout the year, so it could also be a good holiday destination for the winter.
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In Corsica, there are a lot of activities to see and do.
The island has more than 200 beaches in its 620 miles of coastline.
Some of the most popular beaches include Santa Giulia Beach, Palombaggia Beach and Saleccia Beach.
Nature lovers can explore the lovely towns of Bonifacio and Calvi or head to The Scandola Natural Reserve, which is a UNESCO heritage site.
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Another must-see is the 'Calanques de Piana', which are ochre cliffs made of red rock with spectacular sea views.
The Calanques are situated in Piana, in the Gulf of Porto, between Ajaccio and Calvi.
Once you're done exploring, you'll have to tuck into the famous food on the island.
Specialties include the island's renowned charcuterie, fresh seafood, and locally sourced Corsican wines.
You'll also have to try the 'fiadone', which is a special cheesecake prepared with the regional cheese 'brocciu'.
There are plenty of package holidays to visit Corsica, and we've found some from under £500pp:
- 4 nights at Hotel Mariana Calvi in Corsica, France – from £287pp
- 4 nights at Hotel Corsica Calvi, Corsica, France – from £569pp
- 4 nights at Hotel Casa Mea in San-Martino-di-Lota, France – from £323pp
- 4 nights at Hotel du Golfe in Corsica -from £496pp
Flights to the island aren't the cheapest, with return fares starting from £100pp.
You can also find hotel rooms and B&Bs are available from £52 per room, per night on Booking.com.
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