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Picturesque cliffs, secluded beaches, and rich culture make Corsica a magnet for tourists. The best time to visit Corsica is from May to October when the sea is warm, and the weather is pleasant to stay outdoors all day long. Cycle through the mountains or hike the famous GR 20 route, one of the hardest and most stunning trails in Europe. September is a perfect time to enjoy beaches without crowds, listen to the Corsican Polyphonic singing, and indulge in wine, sardines, anchovies, hazelnut, game meats, and other local products. In winter, lots of hotels and restaurants close their doors, but there are plenty of things to do around the island from skiing and surfing to visiting authentic towns and collecting maquis herbs.

27 things to do in Corsica

Sun and Fun: Beach Season

July–August • Activity

Prepare for lively and energetic beach holidays in Corsica

Hazelnut Festival, or Fiera di a Nuciola in Cervione

August 23–25, 2024 • Event

A delicious festival to celebrate the hazelnut harvest

Hazelnut Season

August–September • Food

Local hazelnuts—a source of inspiration for numerous delicious sweets

Almond Trees in Bloom

early March • Nature

A delightful natural sight of spring in Corsica

Lobster

March–August • Food

One of Corsica's signature dishes

Skiing and Snowboarding

February–early March • Activity

Some serious mountains in Corsica are available for winter sports

Cycling around the Island

May–June | September–October • Activity

Enjoy the island's natural beauty by bicycle

"Maquis" Herbs

September–February • Food

All secrets of Corsica's culinary arts are hidden in the local herbs

Wine Season

September–November • Food

Don't miss an opportunity to try local wine—enigmatic and hard to find outside Corsica

Olive Harvest

October–December • Food

Taste the olives and the aromatic oil

Les Nuits de la Guitare de Patrimonio

July 18–25, 2024 • Event

The Nights of Guitar is a great rock music event on Corsica

Squid

June–February • Food

Experience true Mideterranean cuisine with Corsican squid dishes

Festival du Film de Lama

July 27-August 2, 2024 • Event

International film festival in a Corsican village

Almond Harvest

August–September • Food

Almond orchards in Aregno are both beautiful and delicious

Wildflowers in Bloom

late March–May • Nature

Check out the charming and picturesque island of Corsica in bloom

Kite and Windsurfing

April–October • Activity

Corsica is a great place to learn kite and wind surfing

Chapon Fish

June–October • Food

Chance to try a unique and tasty seafood specialty

Surfing

November–March • Activity

Good waves arrive to Corsica with the cold

Polyphonic Song Festival

September 10-14, 2024 • Event

A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

Snorkelling and Diving

March–April • Activity

Corsican marine life is rich and diverse attracting both professional and amateur divers

Venaco Cheese Fair or A Fiera di u Casgiu

May 4–5, 2024 • Event

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

Fish and Seafood Festival

June 2, 2023 • Event

A great variety of delicious seafood dishes at the St. Erasmus festival and Pescadori in Festa in Ajaccio

Chestnut Season

October–December • Food

Time to try the variety of freshly-made chestnut products

Corsican Chestnut Beer

May–September • Food

A native beer flavour invented on Corsica

Oursinade

November–April • Food

An exotic ocean treat which you can gather yourself while diving

Hiking the GR20 or Grande Radonnee 20

late June–September • Activity

The most challenging and beautiful hiking trail in Europe

Easter (Pâques)

April 20, 2025 • Event

One of the largest annual holidays for the Catholic Church

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