The Cap Corse

To the north of Corsica, a thin strip of land juts out into the Mediterranean, like a finger pointing toward the horizon. Cap Corse is a unique territory. Wild, rugged, inhabited, yet always discreet.

 

Here, everything takes some effort: the roads are winding, the villages are hidden, the beaches are hidden. But for those who take the time, the Cap offers the essentials: the sea, the mountains, the silence, the light, and the feeling of having discovered a world still untouched.

The iconic addresses

Eat well, eat real

La Sassa in Nonza

Perched at the foot of the 18th-century Paoline Tower, La Sassa is a restaurant without an indoor dining room, offering a panoramic view of the Cap Corse coast and the Saint-Florent bay. The shaded terraces allow you to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with Corsican accents in an intimate atmosphere.

 

For more information you can visit the website by clicking here.

 

Hôtel Misincu in Cagnano

The 5-star Hôtel Misincu, nestled between the sea and the maquis, offers two restaurants: "Tra di Noi," a gourmet table led by chef Thomas Brasleret highlighting local products, and "A Spartera," a beach restaurant serving more traditional cuisine.

 

For more information you can visit the website by clicking here.

 

A Casaiola in Sisco

A Casaiola is a seaside restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine with fresh, local products. The terrace provides a stunning view of the sea, perfect for a dinner at sunset.

 

For more information you can visit the website by clicking here.

 

🎣 Seafood special

Eat well, eat real

Le Vieux Moulin in Centuri
The Sentier des Douaniers

The essentials

 
The secret beaches

The essentials

In the crystal-clear coves of the Cap, all you need is a mask and snorkel to enter another world.

Discover Cap Corse by snorkeling: Barcaggio, Tamarone, or Scalo, the water is pristine, and the rocks are home to fish, sea urchins, and sometimes even octopuses. No need for a boat, just walk in and slip beneath the surface!

 

  •  Tamarone beach : accessible from Macinaggio, perfect for families
  •  Barcaggio beach : in the north, with light sand and free-roaming cows
  •  Nonza beach : mineral beach with dark pebbles, dramatic and powerful
The Genoese towers along the coast

The essentials

Built in the 16th century to repel Barbary invasions, the Genoese towers of the Cap are now guardians of a rich maritime heritage.

 

The towers of Nonza, Albo, or Erbalunga are well worth a visit, with some accessible on foot for a panoramic break.

Conservatory of Traditional Costume of Cap Corse

The essentials

In the hilltop village of Canari, between the sea and the maquis, time seems to have stood still. The Conservatory of Traditional Costume of Cap Corse opens the doors to an elegant and little-known past. In this granite house turned museum, you can discover traditional 19th-century outfits worn during religious festivals, weddings, or daily life. Each costume tells a story — the story of a time, a family, a village.

 

Opening hours :

  •  From July 1 to August 31 : Open Monday to Saturday (except Wednesday) from 10 am to 12 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm
  •  Outside this period : Open Monday and Friday from 9 am to 11 am, and Tuesday and Thursday from 2 pm to 5 pm

 

Address : Village of Canari, Cap Corse

 

For more information, you can visit the museum’s website by clicking here.

✨ and charm ones

To escape for an afternoon

Lesser-known and more discreet, discover villages nestled in the mountains, offering a more rural, intimate side of Cap Corse:

 

Canari, known for its white bell tower and its panoramic view of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Luri, in the center of the Cap, is the agricultural heart of the peninsula. It boasts winegrowers, olive groves, a school, a truly vibrant village.

Rogliano, perched facing the sea, is the last town on the Cap before Barcaggio. Stone houses, wrought iron balconies, and paths lead to mills and old sheepfolds.

And many more besides...
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