{"id":84900,"date":"2023-11-16T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84900"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:29:50","slug":"the-mediterraneans-fourth-largest-island-is-also-one-of-the-best-short-haul-destinations-for-winter-sun-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/travel\/the-mediterraneans-fourth-largest-island-is-also-one-of-the-best-short-haul-destinations-for-winter-sun-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mediterranean's fourth-largest island is also one of the best short-haul destinations for winter sun | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE MED is home to stunning islands that are ideal for a winter sun break.<\/p>\n

And the fourth largest in the Mediterranean has been named one of the best for a short-haul winter holiday.<\/p>\n


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The French island of Corsica has 1,200 miles of coastline with stunning beaches and forests.<\/p>\n

Despite being under French rule since 1768 – and the birthplace of Napolean Bonaparte the following year – you can expect a more Italian influence on the island.<\/p>\n

While not as hot as some further flung destinations, the average winter temperature is 17C so much warmer than the UK.<\/p>\n

And research conducted by Tropicalboat, a luxury<\/span> yacht<\/span> charter company, names it as is one of the most popular destinations, with more than 330,000 Google searches.<\/p>\n

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Founder Kate Kalamaga said: "Many of us dream of getting away from the cold winter months and having a week or two of blissful sunshine."<\/p>\n

She said that Corsica was one of the "most popular up-and-coming destinations, according to Google search, for those who are looking for some winter sun at sea".<\/p>\n

Despite this, it remains a lot quieter than other European islands – with locals saying the tourist season has been much quieter this year due to the cost of living crisis.<\/p>\n

A local restaurant owner told French media it was the "worst season in 25 years" while a campsite owner said their bookings were down 30 per cent.<\/p>\n

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If you fancy a visit, you should head to one of the two biggest towns Bastia and Ajaccio, the latter being the Corsican capital.<\/p>\n

Make sure to try the local "fiadone" wine or "brocciu" cheesecake, made from a ricotta like cheese<\/span>, while chestnuts are often used in recipes<\/span>, along with pork.<\/p>\n

And it has more than 200 beaches to choose from – so you can find your ideal spot of sand.<\/p>\n

Tourists on TripAdvisor have praised the "crystal water and white sands" with many comparing them to the Seychelles and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

The other side of the island are the hiking trails, with the best being across the UNESCO Scandola Natural Reserve.<\/p>\n

Experienced hikers can take on the 124-mile route running from the north to the south of the island, one of the toughest in Europe.<\/p>\n

If you don't fancy the walk, you can take the Le Chemins de Fer de la Corse.<\/p>\n

Dubbed "Little Train" by locals, it is one of the most scenic train journeys in Europe, linking the west to the north east and travels through the forest and valleys.<\/p>\n

Corsica is just over two hours from the UK, with easyJet<\/span> and British Airways operating flights.<\/p>\n

Holidays<\/span> can be found from \u00a3328 with loveholidays, while flights start from \u00a378 on Skyscanner.<\/p>\n

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