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Through Corsica by rail |
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The Isle of Beauty fascinates visitors with its breath-taking landscapes. And not just those travelling on foot or by car – those seeking adventure and railway enthusiasts are also in their element here.
The Y-shaped railway network snakes its way across Corsica. The single-track narrow-gauge railway covers a total of 231 kilometres and links the two port cities of Bastia (east coast) and Ajaccio (west coast), as well as Ponte Leccia and Calvi in the north. With an incline of up to 15%, Corsica’s railway passes through and over countless tunnels and viaducts. A train journey through Corsica, in particular the route between Bocognano und Francardo, makes for a unique experience! www.cf-corse.fr
We’d like to let you in on the following tips for your journey on Corsica’s railway:
- Calvi. The town’s landmark is its impressive citadel, boasting spectacular views over the harbour and coast.
- L’Île Rousse. A charming, sun-drenched harbour town with distinctive red rocks
- Bastia. A vibrant city with narrow streets, tall houses and historical buildings
- Ponte Novu. The bridge of the struggle for freedom. It was here in 1769 that Corsica was handed over to France by the Genoese.
- Corte. Corsican delicacies are served up in A Scudella, one of the island’s best restaurants.
- Vizzavona. The outdoor adventure park with amazing high rope courses, Vizzavona Parc Aventure
- Ajaccio. Corsica’s capital city, with a huge ferry port. The city is also the birth place of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Sagone. A beautiful beach for swimming and walks
- Filitosa. Impressive archaeological site full of historic treasures
- Bonifacio. The town is located on a small penninsula of white limestone, high over a fjord and the inky blue sea.
In partnership with Rhomberg Reisen, Helvetic Airways is operating direct flights to Calvi every Sunday until 6 October 2013. www.helvetic.com, www.rhomberg-reisen.com
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