Holiday Park Corsica

Holiday Park Corsica - With an area of about 8,700 square kilometres, Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean. Here there are more than 200 fantastic beaches that, each year, attract numerous guests from all over Europe. Corsica is often called “the beautiful island”.

 
Holiday Park Corsica - This nickname is earned not only for its fine beaches, but also for the many mountains that characterise the island’s landscape. The tallest of these is Monte Cinto (2706 m.) – and together with the 20 other mountains that exceed 2,000 m. in height, you have come to the right place if magnificent surroundings and fresh air are at the top of your agenda.
 
Holiday Park Corsica - The beautiful town Bonafico is located in the southern part of Corsica. The town was founded in the 9^th century when duke Boniface II of Toscana decided to build a fortification on a cliff-top, more than 50 metres above the natural harbour that is still located at the base of the fortifications.
 
Holiday Park Corsica - In 1769, a person was born in Corsica’s capital, Ajaccio, who was later to become of paramount importance to both France and the rest of Europe.
 
Holiday Park Corsica - Napoleon Bonaparte, as he was named, conquered large parts of Italy and Austria in 1797- and in 1804, just 36 years old, he became emperor Napoleon I of France. When you vacation in Corsica you can visit the modest home where the future emperor spent his first years.