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Description:
The Berlitz Corsica 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. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French. Topics ranging from Corsican folklore to the Parc Naturel Regional are featured. Maps show Northern Corsica, Southern Corsica and Ajaccio, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
Contents:
Table of Contents; Maps: Northern Corsica; Southern Corsica; Ajaccio; Introduction; A Brief History; Where to Go: The Southwest; The Southeast; The Northeast; The Northwest; What to Do: Sports; Sightseeing; Nightlife; Shopping; Activities for Children; Eating Out; Handy Travel Tips; Hotels and Restaurants; Index.
Extract:
Corsica is an island of immense variety. Beautiful sandy beaches in the east balance the rocky coves of the west, while the urbane and chic town streets contrast with the rugged splendour of the mountains. Plains of vineyards and fruit orchards lie side-by-side with pine and chestnut forests, and hillsides of fragrant wild macchia-bound meadowlands. Each of these areas also changes with the seasons. In the winter much of the island shuts down, with the exception of the winter sports industry. Spring sees the hillsides awash with wildflowers, migrating birds stopping off on their way north, and piglets, calves and kids being born. Summer's heat slows the pace, and thousands of tourists flock to the marinas and beaches, while the sunshine ripens the rich crops. Autumn brings the harvest of grapes, olives and chestnuts, and the colours of ochre and gold. All this makes Corsica a fascinating place to explore, whatever the season.
