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Nature in Corsica
Known as the Island of Beauty, Corsica is an ideal destination for outdoor holidays. Whether you visit for walking, cycling, water sports or something else entirely, Corsica offers plenty to do in nature.
At a glance - nature in Corsica
Corsica features pristine marine reserves, huge, dramatic mountain ranges and deeply carved river valleys across almost 40% of its protected terrain. There are exceptional landscapes with a mountainous interior and stunning coastlines stretching to almost 1,000 km. Sandy beaches and rocky calanques feature heavily, and for nature lovers, there really is no better island to explore.
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Nature reserves in Corsica
There are six nature reserves protecting the land in Corsica, which cover an area of nearly 83,500 ha. They each have something different to offer and range in size from just 3 hectares right up to 79,460 hectares.
Wildlife in Corsica
Due to Corsica’s isolation from mainland Europe and its unique topography, there are a high degree of endemic species among its flaura and fauna. Its plant and birdlife are particularly interesting.
What wildlife can I see in Corsica?
- Corsican Nuthatch
- Citril Finch
- Crossbill
- Red-footed Falcon
- Audouin's Gull
- Moustached Warbler
- Corsican Pine
- Corsican Hellebore
- A range of Orchids
- Corsican painted frog
- Tyrrenian painted frog & tree frog
- Corsican fire salamander
- Corsican mountain newt
Corsica Regional Nature Park
At the heart of the highest island in the Mediterranean, you’ll find the Corsica Regional National Park. With mountain peaks topping 2,706m, beautiful landscapes, stunning coastline and authentic little villages scattered throughout the park there is so much to see and do and far more than you can fit into one visit.
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