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- Corsica
- Cap Corse
Cap Corse
North of Bastia is the holiday destination of Cap Corse, a
25-mile (40km) peninsula edged with quiet and quaint fishing
villages. The peninsula is divided by a narrow spine of mountains,
which rise over 3,000 feet (914m) above sea level. On the east side
of the Cap Corse mountain spine are a series of small villages
cuddle into coves, while on the west coast the settlements cling
precariously to rugged cliffs battered by wild waves. The
peninsula's best stretch of sandy beach to enjoy on holiday is
Plage de Tamarone, near Macinaggio. A favourite with holiday
visitors in Cap Corse is the picturesque village of Centuri, while
hikers head for the many walking trails like the well-known Sentier
des Douaniers. Make sure the camera is loaded for visits to the
panoramic viewpoints of Capo Grosso, Moulin Mattei and the Tour de
Seneque, above Pino. The vineyards of Patrimonio are renowned,
particularly for their muscat, and most wineries welcome holiday
visitors for wine tasting. The Cap Corse wine route, or 'route des
vins', is signposted from St-Florent.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).