Corsica is commonly associated in people as the birthplace of Napoleon. But at the same time, Corsica, the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean, is one of the non-mainland regions of France – the most unusual conservation complex in France. The area of this island is quite large and is 8680 square meters. km, and with a small population of the island, which is only 260 thousand people. allowed 40% of the territory to be used under the Kors natural regional park (also, check Interesting facts about Marseille).
In this park, located in a unique mountain area, there are several majestic snowy mountain peaks, dozens of lakes, amazing landscapes of volcanic origin.
It is interesting that different regions of this island have their own microclimate. In summer, the coast can reach + 36C, and at the same time in the mountains from + 8C to + 26C. On such a relatively small island, you can distinguish the sea, mountain and high-altitude Mediterranean climate.
However, the main climatic character of the island is still – mild winter and warm, dry summer.
The natural park in Corsica was formed not too long ago, in 1972, but during this time it has received great popularity. Most of the island is covered with forests. About 1140 species of mountain plants grow here, several species of oaks, beech and cork trees, Corsican alder, spruce, pine, Corsican chestnut, which is called breadfruit, olive trees are found here.
About 110 species of mammals live here, and many of them are separate subspecies, more than 80 species of birds. Often the chicks become prey to snakes, which are enough in these places.
Do not forget the Corsicans and their famous countryman. In Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, there are several monuments to this great one, he is an unlucky conqueror of Russia. Here is one of them.
In Ajaccio, the Fesch Museum is located, founded under the will of Uncle Napoleon. This museum houses one of the richest collections of Italian artists in the world. In this collection there are famous paintings by Botticelli.
Corsicans carefully guard their island, its unique nature. There is no ordinary tourist hype. The beauties and sights of the island are found more often in its forests, in the labyrinths of mountain trails. This place is for true connoisseurs of exotic and eco-tourism.
