Cap Corse
A complete circuit of the Cap Corse will take you about four hours from St Florent (without stops) and we recommend that you always drive in a clockwise direction so that you are always in the inside lane (the road can be narrow and winding and the drops are precipitous). Worth visiting is Nonza, a flower-garnished slate roofed village, which seems to have sprouted from its craggy foundations. Centuri Port makes a great lunch spot as its many restaurants are based around the old fishing port and their menus are reliant on the catch of the day. Tiny fishing ports and sandy coves line the island's east coast - among them rests the picturesque fishing village of Erbalunga.
Visit Bastia
The old town of Bastia lies south of Place St Nicolas and surrounds the old port which should not be missed. It is overlooked by the high honey coloured Genoese Citadel (quite a climb) and bustles with harbour side bars and restaurants. Wander through the old streets behind the old port to find the Place du Marché where there is a local farmers market each morning.
The Castagniccia
The Castagniccia (literally meaning “small chestnut grove”) is a great area for walking, on a clear day, the area affords views over the Tuscan Islands and occasionally, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible.
