A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Close your right fist, with your thumb over your fingers. Now point your index finger and you have an almost perfect representation of the island of Corsica – essentially a mountain range jutting out of the Mediterranean, whose highest peaks remain snow-capped well into the spring.
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus, or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. We asked Anna Richards to report on her recent train trip across the rugged mountains of Corsica.
Corsica is an absolute gem in the Mediterranean. It is often regarded as one of the most beautiful islands, rivaling its neighboring island of Sardinia. Being a relatively large island, Corsica offers a multitude of activities and sights for visitors to explore.
Bastia, Corsica’s second largest city with a population of about 40,000 people, is beautifully positioned on Corsica’s east coast, facing Italy with views of the Tuscan archipelago. To the north, accessible by car or bus, liesle Cap Corse, a rugged peninsula dotted with Genoese towers and a sprawling natural preserve that has become a hiker’s haven.