Which to visit Sardinia or Corsica?

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.



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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.

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Coast & Beaches Lovers 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.

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For a first-time visitor, you really need at least 10 days to see a good portion of Sardinia. 10 days, and 3 different bases, will let you explore most of the island's highlights, though just the surface. In two weeks you could probably cover the entire island, though it'd still be a fast-paced trip.

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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.

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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.

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2 nights is hardly enough to see the best of Corsica Devote at least 1 week to cover everything, from the beaches of Rondinara and Palombaggia and charming towns such as Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio.

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The Mediterranean island is nicknamed the 'Island of beauty' but there are no big urban centers for jobs and transport links to the mainland make it a more expensive choice. That's why Corsica is only home to just under 300 people from English-speaking countries in total.”

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Both islands are amazing and Sardinian and Sicilian beaches are all gorgeous. You won't regret going to either one. Choose Sicily if: You love fascinating history and archaeology (you can find the Valley of the Temples on the west coast)

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Golfo de Orosei The Golfo di Orosei on Sardinia's east coast is where you'll find the most dramatic coastal scenery – green mountains, jagged limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches.

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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.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Corsica? You should plan to spend around €121 ($129) per day on your vacation in Corsica, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €34 ($36) on meals for one day and €56 ($60) on local transportation.

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This mountainous Mediterranean island is today one of the 13 regions of Metropolitan France, though its culture is more Italian than French, and its sense of otherness is strong.

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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.

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Enjoy the Costa Smeralda Beaches Located 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.

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The island attracts more than a million tourists from both Italy (particularly from Lombardy, Piedmont and Lazio), from the rest of Europe (especially from Germany and France), and, to a lesser degree, from the rest of the world.

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