Re: Corsica and Sardinia

travlin1 schrieb:

< I'm interested in going to both islands in September and was
wondering
< if anyone had any comments on what to do and what to see. I've
< travelled extensively in France and Italy and enjoy the charming
ports,
< markets, architecture, nightlife, etc. I'm not a big beach person (
my
< skin's just too sensitive) but love being near the water. Looking
for
< good restaurants and any recommendations for hotels.
< I don't know yet if I will fly from the States to the islands or to
Nice
< and take the ferry. Looking to rent a car as well. Any sugestions
< would be helpful. Thanks.

Corsica is known for the beaches (and for diving)
but imho much more interesting is the mountaineous
part for hiking (in addition to motorbike rides).

Sandy beaches are mostly central and southern
part of the east coast, center is covered by mountain
ranges up to more than 2000m (even some ski-lifts!)

Train (surprise ?) is an option for discovering part
of the country - great way, looks like a tourist
attraction but still is regular train service
http://www.train-corse.com/ for a map -> tracé
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/bludimare/train.htm
http://www.corsica.net/corsica/fr/venir/move/fer.htm

Places to visit imho
Bonifacio
Propriano
Porto-Vecchio
mountain towns such as Vescovato, Loreto, Peinta, Ocagnano

Lots of links at
http://france.jeditoo.com/Corse/corse.html
including some links to Corse cuisine ... .

Be aware that Corsica is a relatively expensive place
(compensated by - or due to ? - French government
subsidies). Some internet sites recommend(ed)
travelling to Corsica via Sardinia (less expensive?)

And sorry: no first hand info on Sardinia

Have a great trip!

.

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