One of the hidden travel destinations within the Mediterranean is still Corsica which has somehow managed to remain untouched by the tourist industry despite the fact that the beautiful island is centrally located. In fact, the island itself is only 183km by 83km but it still manages to fit in plenty of diverse landscape making it well worth a day trip. In fact, during the same day you can spend time swimming in the water and tanning on the sandy beaches and then in the mid afternoon take a short drive and trek through pine and oak forests.
Of course, you will not want to rush to fit all of these activities into just a few hours because half of the fun of visiting Corsica is taking the time to actually explore what the island has to offer because the landscapes each have their own charm that should be enjoyed thoroughly. For instance, the way of life is very interesting to absorb and take some time to enjoy which is why a few hours should be spent in a local village meeting the Corsicans who are often happy to tell their stories and even invite visitors into their homes if you are friendly enough.
Those who are concerned about nightlife also will not have to worry because in the Great South region of the island there are some of the best beaches of the region along with some of the top bars, clubs, and more all designed for party evenings during the summer time in Porto-Vecchio. On the other hand, if physical activities are more of your thing you can spend the day climbing over the scenic cliffs that make up Bonifacio which should do the trick if you are looking to get a real workout.
For a nice mixture that includes some of the main life and some of the natural side of Corsica you can also travel through Calvi and the Balagne as the mountain trails that dot through Balagne should be enough to satisfy your taste for the sights and the trendy city life of Calvi should keep you happy at night. Plus, there are some deserted beaches to see along the way which will allow you to imagine the island long before it was inhabited and populated like it is today.
Once you get a taste of the deserted beaches if you want to see some truly isolated beaches which are novelty in the Mediterranean area you can head towards the West Coast and hire a boat to reach the Scandola nature reserve or travel along the red rock beach shore of Piana which is a natural wonder that is well worth the time and the cost of the boat hire. After just a few minutes in either of these sights it is easy to see why they are now protected by UNESCO.
