Italy / Corsica
A Little Hop from Italy

How can you not take the quick trip over to French Corsica, if you're already up North in Sardinia? Definitely go. And stay a couple of days to see Bonifacio. A major port at sea level. And an even more beautiful city up on the rocks. You either stay up. Or down. Both have their own character. Both are interesting. The view approaching the port is magnificent. An ancient village seems to have sprouted from limestone rock. Way up high. Similar to the Greek island Santorini. But not volcanic like Santorini. Layer upon layer of rock is sandwiched together & windswept into undulating shapes. The color is brilliant white, pink or gray, depending upon the light & time of day. Look up. Note the walls enclosing the ancient citadel, as you glide into the harbor. There are plenty of accommodations, going from very inexpensive to higher end. Corsica's hotel rating system is peculiar. A 3-star rating was given to two very different hotels we booked. One should have been a 4+ star. The other a 2 star. You get what you pay for. Don't go by the star system here. Look at rates quoted. Ask questions. Bonifacio is a fascinating town. Up top, the Old City has narrow alleyways with century old houses jammed together. Elder Corsican women hang out from shuttered windows, overlooking everyone below. Still an Italian feel, but with a decidedly French edge. You'll see lots of interesting little food shops. We found some great tarts. The kind only the French know how to make. It's nice to be on holiday in Northern Sardinia (Italy). And even nicer to have fine French food, just a hop away.