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Rough Guide to Corsica Ed 6 - "The Rough Guide to Corsica" is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Corsica has to offer. You can discover the vibrant regions of Corsica from the beautiful island beaches of Corsica, to the amazing GR20 trail and scenic walks through this lush Mediterranean island. New full-colour features explore the most atmospheric festivals in Corsica and the charming traditional villages in Corsica with detailed information on traditional food, language and livelihoods. You can find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Corsica whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best accommodation in Corsica; from Corsica's luxurious hotels to budget campsites in Corsica, bars in Corsica, restaurants in Corsica, and the best scenic walks and hikes around Corsica. This Rough Guide unearths the best places to hike, mountain bike, canyon, horse ride and scuba dive. You can explore all corners of Corsica with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Corsica". Published May 09.

ISBN: 9781848360518 - The Rough Guide to Corsica

Lonely Planet Corsica - This guide meets a need for the independent travellers to Corsica who seek to explore the island's popular and well-known elements such as the GR20, one of the top hiking trails of the Mediterranean. There is extensive coverage of other outdoor activities and DIY advice on sourcing rustic accommodation and inexpensive cuisine, not to mention the unspoilt beaches and off-the-beaten-track beauty spots. It also features a new all inclusive colour map. Published Jan 10

ISBN: 9781740595926 - Corsica

Corsica, Oliver Goujon - Corsica is an interesting mix, France with an Italian twist. There are many reasons to visit the island, quite apart from its lovely sunny weather: dramatically beautiful with mountains plunging down to a rugged shoreline and glittering sea; picturesque villages, hillside shrines, spring flowers in the maquis; walking, climbing, watersports of every description; fresh seafood, wine, homegrown olives, cheeses and ham; the popular resorts of Calvi, Ajaccio, Bonifacio, L'Ile-Rousse. Published June 01

Corsica (Eyewitness Travel Guides) - These are the guides that show you what others only tell you! Suggested itineraries and highlights ensure you make the most of your trip. It includes clear maps, 3D models and extensive hotel and restaurant listings at all price levels. From challenging hiking trails to peaceful turquoise beaches, this is your essential guide to exploring and savouring this breathtaking island. Published Feb 08 New Edition June 10 Hardback version June 10

ISBN: 9781405327404 - Corsica

Corsica (Cadogan Guide Corsica) - French experts Dana and Michael write Z99 local knowledge about the multitude of things to do and see on this spectacular island of mountainous forests and lush valleys Comprehensive listings point out the best places to wine and dine and where to catch. Published Feb 08

Corsica Berlitz Pocket Guide - Focuses on the major towns of Ajaccio, Bonifacio, Bastia, Corte, and Calvi. It also includes a description of outlying attractions such as Cap Corse, Palombaggia's beautiful sandy bays, and Filitosa's prehistoric stone formation. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include soaring mountains, dramatic medieval citadels, Napoleon's birthplace, and Bastia's bustling harbour. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Corsican cuisine. Published Nov 04

ISBN: 9789812464972 - Corsica Berlitz Pocket Guide

Corsica Insight Pocket Guide - This 96-page book offers an experts guide to Corsica, with 14 itineraries and excursions taking in sights ranging from Bastia's tiny churches and colourful markets to the towering peak of Monte Cinto, the island's highest mountain. It also includes a chapter detailing Corsica's history and culture, as well as leisure-time suggestions and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Published March 05

ISBN: 9789812580801 - Corsica Insight Pocket Guide

Corsica Hot Spots - highlights the best of what this popular island has to offer. Located west of Italy and southeast of France, Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Highlights include: summaries of Corsica's resorts, such as the quaint town of Bastia, the southernmost port of Bonifacio, the ancient capital of Corte, and the typical Corsican resort of Zonza; excursions including a visit to Ajaccio - the birthplace of Napoleon or a guided tour of Cucuruzzu, a UNESCO archaeological site Published April 09.


 

Corsica (Rough Guide Map) - Corsica half the size of Wales is one of the Mediterranean's most stunning islands with attractions and activities for all types of visitors, ranging from the soaring granite escarpments of Col de Bavella to the ultimate Grande Randonneee of the GR20.The Rough Guide map will make exploring the island by car that much simpler with information on all the routes from the (well sign-posted) main roads to unpaved tracks. The map pinpoints the location of many attractions and places of interest, including unspolit beaches, churches, castles and outstanding natural features. As with all the maps in the Rough Guides series, this map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper, durable enough to survive a dip in the sea. Published May 05

ISBN: 9781843534839 - Corsica

Corsica Insight Flexi Map - Flexi Map Corsica contains seven maps including Corsica North, Corsica South, Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Bastia, Corte and a locator map of the whole island. It also lists Top Ten recommended sights - from the weird, 12th-century Church of San Michele de Murato to the wild landscape of Scala di Santa Regina - as well as useful travel information, climate tables and local transport details. Published April 00

Corsica (AA Road Map France) - This fully updated touring map from the AA and IGN, France's Official Mapping Agency, is all you need for motoring through Corsica. It is presented in a slimline format with durable plastic cover, with an extra large scale and fully updated speed camera sites. The map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. Published Feb 09

ISBN: 9780749560997 - Corsica

Corsica (Landmark Visitors Guide) - The Landmark Guide to Corsica is the perfect companion for the discerning visitor to this charming Mediterranean island. which has a character all of its own. Region by region, you'll discover the best beaches, spectacular mountain and coastal views, perched hill-top villages and defiant fortified towns. Enigmatic menhirs, megalithic forts and secret Romanesque chapels lay hidden deep in some of Europe's best preserved forests. Published July 07

ISBN: 9781843061632 - Corsica

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