Being on vacation in the capital of Corsica Ajaccio, it is necessary to visit excursions that will help get more idea about the history, traditions and culture of this French province.
Start, of course, follows from a sightseeing tour of the city. She will begin at the bronze equestrian statue of Napoleon, which stands on the de Gaulle. The monument was established here in the middle of the 19th century, but to this day attracts numerous tourists coming to these edges. Another statue of Napoleon can be seen near the fountain with marble lions, which is on Foc Square. Here you can take a picture against the background of the Town Hall of the 1826th year of construction. It is in it all tourists will be found in the famous Napoleonic salon to inspect the exact copy of the Napoleon's posthumous mask and his personal belongings. By the way, sometimes fairs are held on the square at the Town Hall, where you can cheap all souvenirs, connected again with the biography of the emperor. Finally, the culmination of the excursion program is Napoleon's house, which is the Leticia in Square. Not far from the house it is worth a separately inspecting the Cathedral of Ajacco on the 16th century, where the future of the French emperor once baptized.
After examining the capital of the island, it is worth going to inspect the rest of Corsica. Very interesting will be a sea walk south to the Skandol Reserve. Since the end of the 20th century, he is a list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The total area of the territory of this reserve is more than 2000 hectares. The most diverse vegetation of the peninsula attracts the attention of not only numerous tourists, but also scientists who are always many here. In addition to the unique flora, the reserve is notable and objects of their fauna. Among which it is possible to meet Sapolov-Sapsanov, naval eagles - just over 50 a wide variety of types of feathered. The underwater world of the reserve is also rich. Only fish species here are more than 200 items. You can get to the reserve only on a certified boat having a corresponding pass to the reserve as part of an organized excursion. There are not so many such offers, and therefore it is worth writing on a tour in advance.
Another sea walk, which tourist agencies offer on the island of Corsica is called the "eighth miracle of the world." First, by bus, you will reach the port of Bonifacio, from where it is already along the steep rocks, the height of which reaches 60 meters, you go to the island of Cavallo and Lovetzi. The first has long received the inslanting rank of billionaires because of its numerous luxury villas. And the second island at the end of the 20th century was declared the National Reserve. During the excursion, you will visit two famous caves: "Napoleon Hat", "Fazio". As well as the amazing beauty of the grotto "Marin de Stragonatto". It was created by nature in the form of the island of Corsica. During the stop on the island of the Lavection, you will have free time to explore it, as well as swim on local beaches.
The next excursion is in the village of Balani. These villages are concentrated on the tops of local rocky mountains, because the path there may be a little tedious. But the excursion itself is very interesting. You will get acquainted with the inhabitants of these ancient villages who will gladly tell you about their crafts and even show their houses from stone and clay, which is called from the inside. Types from here from the top at the surroundings are awesome. In the village of Zilia, you will have the opportunity to gain mineral water, which by legend has healing properties. And the village of San Antonio is one of the most ancient on the island. The first settlements here appeared in the 9th century. The route will be a few stops for the photo. You will see the entire Calvi Bay and you can take a picture of the extraordinary beauty of the landscapes.
Deserves separate attention and excursion to Corsica Corsica or Cap Corse. Here you can see the mountain chain with your eyes, covered with a shrub that seems to hang over the sea. It is more than 40 km long, and in the width - about 15 km. Here is the highest point of the island - Mount Monte Stello (1307 m). You will see during this excursion and defensive Genoese towers, which were once used as observation points. Some of these towers you visit during an excursion.
The next excursion will lead you to the ancient capital of the Corte Island. On the way here you will visit the Bokonyano village, which is known for all France with its criminal past and visit the old mill, acting and to this day. On the passage of Wizzavon, the height of which is 1163 meters, a stop for photographing is provided. It overlooks the next two main peaks of the island located next door to the next door: Monte Douro (2389 meters) and Monte Roseno (2352 meters). The cost of the excursion includes lunch in one of the restaurants of traditional cuisine, which you will come around in the middle of the way.
