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Nature
A LANDSCAPE OF THE WORLD’S FIRST MORNING….
The richness of the Corsican landscape makes any attempt at description very difficult, as splendors as varied as those of lofty peaks, legendary valleys, wild or harmonious gulfs, sheltered coves, gentle or scorching beaches, cliffs sculpted by men and sea spray, hillsides born for vines and olive trees, cove, intertwine or clash between the azure sea and the celestial horizon.
It was in the Tertiary period that the upheaval of the Alpine system had the genius to cause the fracture of a piece of the old primary continent called Tyrrhenian and lifting it, giving birth, through the ages, to this island dazzling in beauty and harmony that is today Corsica.
Located at the crossroads of maritime routes from France to Italy and the Orient, and from Central Europe to Italy and Spain, Corsica, with its 8,772 km², 183 km length, 83 km width, and 1,000 km of coastline, is the third largest island in the western Mediterranean and also the highest. Indeed, just a few kilometers from the sea, it rises majestically, reaching an altitude of 2,710 meters!
Corsican nature is also :
- The Granite and Schist Mountains
- Lakes and Rivers: Diamonds or Tears
- Its Climate: Summers Mad with Light
- Vegetation: The Breadfruit Tree and the Enigmatic Nuthatch
- Coasts and Shores
- An Outline Like a Long Poem
- The Regional Natural Park: Nature Reserves
History and the Arts
Like its high mountain torrents, the island’s history, fiery and bouncy, is marked in its chronology by men, some of whom, figures or heroes, still enjoy today and will undoubtedly continue to enjoy for a very long time a reputation imbued with respect.
But the history of Corsica is also that of the Bandits of Honour and the Vendetta, or even that of the Moor’s Head Flag…
Historical Heritage of Cap Corse: Towers, Churches,…
Historical Events: The First Napoleonic Days of Ajaccio
From a past as fascinating as it is complex, Corsica has retained not only an unusual personality but also traces of archaeological, artistic and cultural riches that researchers, museum curators, teachers, or simply wise old people invite us to discover in historical sites, churches or at the corner of a simple alley…
The Pleasures of the Table
The Corsican table is laden with delicious products.
Bold wines accompany charcuterie such as Lonzu, Coppa, or Figgatellu, reminding us of these still-respected traditions.
Brucciu, a sheep’s or goat’s cheese, often enjoyed with brandy or used in pastries, is the perfect ending to a meal of wild boar stew.
Pulenta and fritters further evoke these culinary traditions, where chestnut and olive trees hold a special place.
Culture and Traditions
Beneath the guise of serious austerity and beyond preconceived ideas you will discover rare qualities: sobriety, bravery, devotion to family, loyalty to friendship and to one’s word.
Language
A Romance language of the Italo-Romance group, resulting from a profound evolution from a heavily Latinized language, Corsican was influenced by Tuscany from the 9th century onwards, retaining its Dantean character. The recognition of Corsican as a formal language remains challenging; the ancient oral dialect is still finding its way in a dynamic and ever-evolving reality.
Museums
A presentation of Corsica’s main museums, covering history and archaeology, but also those that safeguard contemporary and recent art.
The Economy
The islands have their own way of existing
which strongly distinguishes them from the mainland.
Jeanne Renucci
Corsica has strong specific characteristics, particularly in terms of demographics and the economy. Fortunately, the demographic trend has reversed; indeed, during the first half of the century, Corsica lost more than a third of its population.
The Corsican economy, long dominated by agriculture and livestock farming, is now largely based on the service sector: services provided to individuals and commerce.
Tourism, one of the island’s primary activities.