While French Corsica is relatively wild, greener and more 'undiscovered', Italian Sardinia offers miles of other-worldly beaches, pristine resorts and chic towns. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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The beaches of Sardinia are equally as beautiful as those in Corsica, with similarly turquoise waters and sandy stretches of beach. You can't beat a seaside holiday here. The sea at La Pelosa glistens all day long, as the sun bounces off the gentle waves.
For starters, Corsica is French and Sardinia is Italian. While French Corsica is relatively wild, greener and more 'undiscovered', Italian Sardinia offers miles of other-worldly beaches, pristine resorts and chic towns. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
If you're looking for a more low-key, down to earth holiday, then Corsica is the one. Sardinia, itself is a bit more polished. For a sophisticated and exclusive trip, we recommend Northern Sardinia. Sardinia is fabulously chic with beach clubs that rival the best in the world as well as glamorous yachting clubs.
Ruled by the Republic of Genoa for several centuries, Corsica has been heavily influenced by Italy and remains patriotic in maintaining its unique cultural traditions. Combined with its natural beauty and superb cuisine, it's for this reason that it has become such an alluring destination for travelers.
Sardinia, or in Italian 'Sardegna', is not a mainstream Mediterranean destination but a sophisticated Italian island, west of mainland Italy and south of Corsica. With over 1,800km of unspoilt coastline, it is renowned for beautiful beaches, turquoise sea and fascinating rock formations.
Corsica is famous for beautiful sandy beaches, with crystal clear, turquoise blue waters. Some of our favourites include Calvi and Loto in the north and Palombaggia and Pinarello in the south.
Coast & BeachesLovers of the sun, sea and sand will definitely have no complaints. Living in Sardinia, I have never felt the need to look to other destinations for my summer holidays. With almost 2,000 km of varied coastline, I am constantly discovering new and beautiful places each time I travel in Sardinia.
There isn't a lot of traffic on the streets of the Island, although some peak traffic may occur in August. In Sardinia, you can move around on trains and buses, but if you want to discover the island with full freedom, use a car, motorcycle or even a bicycle.
Enjoy the Costa Smeralda BeachesLocated on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, Costa Smeralda is known as the playground of the rich and famous. The area is home to some of the most luxurious resorts and villas in the world, as well as high-end boutiques and restaurants.
Most nutrients are found in the bottom layers, but algae thrive in the top layers, where the sun shines, as they need light to grow. The result of all these factors is the clear, blue water that all mediterranean divers know and love so well.
Porto-Vecchio is the nightlife magnet of the Corsican south. Celebrity appearances aren't uncommon, and world-renowned DJs are invited to host parties — especially during the high season.
2 nights is hardly enough to see the best of CorsicaDevote at least 1 week to cover everything, from the beaches of Rondinara and Palombaggia and charming towns such as Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio.
The best period for visiting Corsica is between May and September. The weather is sunny and warm and the water is pleasant until September. If you are going walking, you will appreciate the months of May, June and September: it's not too hot and the island is less crowded.