Stay : Ten days of epicurean road-trip from Bastia, from beaches to vineyards
If you are well organised, a ten-day road trip is enough to get a complete and varied overview of the island. Touring the nine AOPs, from sunny hillsides to century-old terraces, will allow you to discover a multitude of landscapes, but also a unique cultural, architectural and culinary heritage. Here are a few ideas for travelling the Corsican wine route!
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Detail of the stay : Ten days of epicurean road-trip from Bastia, from beaches to vineyards - 9 days
Day 1: Vineyards of Coteaux-du-Cap-Corse
Steps: Bastia, Cagnano, San-Martino-Di-Lota, Erbalunga
From Bastia, we reach the vertiginous terraces of the coastal villages of the Cap Corse: San-Martino-di-Lota, Erbalunga, its port and its Genoese tower. A few kilometers to the north, we stop at Cagnano, where the estate, more than 200 years old, offers visits and tastings.
Day 2: Patrimonio
Steps: Patrimonio, Saint-Florent
We then join the region of the Gulf of Saint-Florent and the hills of Patrimonio, where the oldest PDO takes root. Between two visits of domains (Devichi, Orenga de Gaffory, Clos Teddi...), we dine on the port of Saint-Florent and we swim on the enchanting beaches of Loto or Saleccia. Do not miss the and the .
Day 3: Corsica-Calvi
Departure for Balagne direction Calvi with a possible stop at Ile Rousse. In Calvi, you should not miss the beach of course, but also the scuba diving. Go to the to taste an original AOP Calvi, or to the at the foot of Monte Grossu.
Day 4: Corte
Direction Ajaccio passing by the interior of the country to discover the mountainous Corsica. We stop in Corte to admire the and the , without missing the which practices sustainable viticulture and for a well deserved meal.
Day 5: Ajaccio
Then we make a stop in the capital to visit the and the before leaving to visit two famous domains: the Clos Capitoro and the .
Day 6: Sartene
Then, direction Sartene, with for first stage the Propriano to enjoy its idyllic beaches and make a stop at the famous Figari, you can stop at the which offers nice accommodations.
Day 7: Figari
The most southern vineyard of France does not lack domains to visit: , , ... Between two tastings, you can enjoy the creeks of this wild coast or water activities: diving, surfing, water skiing, etc.. You can also stop at the very chic farm, inn and spa
Day 8: Porto-Vecchio
Steps: Lecci, Porto-Vecchio
Then we go to Porto-Vecchio, a flagship city with its citadel and its famous marina. There, we can reach some beautiful vineyards perched on impressive hillsides like the one of Torraccia, in Lecci.
Day 9: Return to Bastia
Steps: Bastia
It's time to go back north to Bastia! Various options are available to you on the eastern coast for this last stop. We strongly recommend Aleria and its vestiges, not to miss the ancient heritage of the island. A few minutes away, the is worth the detour for a final tasting. You can also stop at the cellar of the for some shopping before leaving.
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