Corsica, France

Corsica, with its still wild and unspoiled landscape, offers a variety of breathtaking views: Caribbean-colored beaches, stunning cliffs, dazzling white cliffs, and picturesque hilltop villages. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and dotted with beautiful sandy beaches protected by green hills, the island is renowned for the scent of the Mediterranean maquis scrubland. During the summer, seaside resorts, bays, and picturesque harbors come alive with tourists, but it's in the mountainous hinterland where the true spirit of Corsica unfolds. Here, among pine forests, woods, and vineyards producing the renowned Corsican wine, you can still experience ancient local traditions: lively festivities, typical customs, and the centuries-old Corsican language called "corsu". The mountains, often snow-capped, offer thrilling hiking trails, including the famous and challenging GR20 trail through the Corsica Regional Natural Park.