Car Hire in Corsica

Corsica is a wild and beautiful place, a mountain in the sea, a world of its own. High granite peaks towering over cork and holm oaks and tall Lariccio pines look out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Tafoni, fantastic wind and rain-shaped granite formations, arise from the intoxicating scent of the macchia bush, whose everlasting lavender and cystus provide bright spots of colour in spring. Pure and fresh, the incredible hues of the azure sea reflect the sky and invite you. If you dream of a Mediterranean getaway with perfect beaches, secluded mountain villages, sailing experiences and incredible food, Corsica is your destination! Visiting Corsica is like travelling back in time: everything is simpler, cleaner and tastier. Life is sweet and intense, slow and peaceful. 

Throughout all this, the Corsicans have preserved their own culture, associated with each of these cultures, but proud and unique. They also speak their language, close to Tuscan Italian, but with many pre-European words that go back to the depths of the island's population. 

What to do in Corsica

• Take the car and drive from Porto Vecchio on the mountain roads to the west coast. Make a stop at Sartène and enjoy the afternoon in this remote mountain village.
• Get up early and enjoy one of the (fantastic!) Beaches on your own.
• Eat Bonifacio's local speciality - "Aubergines bonifacienne", which are aubergines stuffed with goat cheese and baked in the oven. Perfect perfection!

At Orbit Car Hire we have a wide range of car rentals to offer in all categories. It is important to choose the vehicle that will suit your trip the best. 

What are the best spots to visit in Corsica?

• Cap Corse - The Northern tip
• Calvi & Surrounding - Northeast
• Marine de Porto - East
• The Calanques de Piana
• Gorges of Spelunca
• Arone Beach
• Bonifacio - South
• Santa Giulia Beach

Cap Corse

Cap Corse, an area that stretches for 40 kilometres along the peninsula and is located in the north of the island. A wild natural space, rugged and in many places still untouched. Quirky fishing villages, an attractive coastline, and some secluded beaches are pretty much everything you’ll find in Cap Corse. A striated mountain line runs through the middle of the cap and reaches Mont Stello in the centre of the peninsula at an altitude of 1,307 meters. There is only one way to see the best of Cap Corse from one side and the other. The two sides, east and west, have a very different character: the west side of Cap Corse, with more mountains reaching down to the sea, is more dramatic than the softer east side. Due to the impressive mountains in between, you cannot cross Cap Corse on your Corsica road trip with children. 

Calvi

Calvi is known for its beaches and the crescent-shaped bay. It has a beautiful historic medieval citadel that overlooks the marina from the western end of the bay. Restaurants lined up one by one compete for custom on the Quai Landry boardwalk. There is a nice place to visit, on a hill a short distance from the city inland.The Notre-Dame de la Serra chapel. With its stunning panoramic views of the area and even Calvi. You could easily spend half a day there, take a little walk, have a picnic, and just enjoy the view. The beach, which runs directly along the crescent-shaped bay, offered plenty of space for all visitors. If you are travelling with children it doesn't take much to keep them happy, a beach, some buckets, some rocks and voila.

Marina del Porto

A small tourist town on the west coast of Corsica. Porto is ideal for exploring many of the area's highlights, and there is much more to it than you will originally think. The town has a pleasant atmosphere. The Porto tower dominates a small rocky outcrop and separates the town from the port, where you can book your picturesque boat trips and reach the pebble beach. It is probably one of the most accessible beaches. The landscape of the beach is unique with the mountains and the green nature. On the far left are some climbing fields. 

The Calanques de Piana

it is a great area to explore with children. There are several walks that you can shorten according to your needs. In hot weather, the gorge has many pools to cool down. The gorge sits between the small mountain towns of Ota and Evisa, which are well worth a stop if you pass them. What is the best way to explore the Spelunca gorge? The trail usually starts in Ota and is a 5 km walk towards Porto. Another option is to take the bus from Ota to Evisa and walk the old mule road between the two towns. This gives you a good picture of the gorge.

Arone Beach

Corsica is known for its beautiful beaches. One of them is Arone beach in a quiet semicircular bay 750 m long, surrounded by rocks and beautiful nature. In the summer season, the area offers restaurants, campsites, vacation apartments and 3 sections of private beaches. From Piana, it takes about 20 minutes by car to get to the beach through a narrow road with wonderful views of the Gulf of Porto and Capo Rosso.

Bonifacio

It is known for its lively marina and the cliff-top medieval citadel. The 13th-century Bastion de l'Etendard houses a small museum with exhibits on the history of the city. Parking can be a bit tricky in high season, so just take the first place you see. The spectacular cliffs and the structure of the town's facade are best seen by boat in good weather. But you will also get a nice sense of the old medieval village as you stroll through the city and head to the different sections. You can stroll along the protective city walls, which offer stunning views over the sea and Bonifacio. This hike is more suitable for families with older children as it has a steep incline on one side. Don't miss Glacier Le Rocca Serra, which sells incredibly delicious homemade ice cream. The hotel is at the beginning of the restaurants and shops next to the marina. Bonifacio is a place you can come, find a seat at one of the marina restaurants and watch life go by.

Few things about Corsica

• Corsica is famous for its amazing wine, delicious Corsica food, unspoiled beaches, rich history, Mediterranean weather and beautiful scenery.
• The regional capital of Corsica in Ajaccio, also known as Ajax.
• The Island is located close to Italy and Sardinia so many think it is a part of Italy. It also feels because of the Italian touch. But, it is French. 
• Genoa sold it to France in 1768 and is now one of the French Region.