Corsica - Activities
WATER SPORTS
Sailing and boat rental
There are many fully licensed sailing clubs to choose from in Corsica, especially on the west and south east coastlines so it is very easy to hire equipment. Make sure you take an appropriate license with you if you intend to hire a motorboat with an engine more powerful than 6cv.
Windsurfing
There are windsurfing schools located at plage De Pinarella, plage de St Cyprien, Santa Guilia and Bonifacio. As well as lessons, they also offer equipment hire.
Water-skiing
Whatever your style - whether you'd rather water-ski, wakeboard or mono-ski, Corsica will be able to accommodate your every whim at one of its water ski centres. St Cyprien and Santa Guilia are good places to try.
Jet skiing
Jet skis can be hired at Palombaggia. Unless you provide appropriate documentation to prove that you are a competent pilot of a jet ski, you will have to attend an induction course. Jet skis can only be hired by over 16's.
Diving and snorkelling
If you are interested in diving but aren't PADI qualified, many of the diving clubs in Corsica will let you do an initiation dive. For those who are qualified, there are numerous opportunities to go on organised dives and to hire equipment. Diving areas that are particularly rated are Porto Pollo around Valinco, Bonifacio, Scandola, Ajaccio, Cargese and Propriano.
Kite surfing
Relatively un-heard of until a few years ago, kite surfing is now an extremely popular sport, combining skill and adrenalin. Give it a go at Bonifacio.
MOUNTAIN BIKING AND QUAD BIKING
Mountain biking
Corsica's mountainous terrain means that mountain biking is not for the faint hearted but fit and experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenging climbs and the winding routes. Mountain bikes are recommended over normal bikes as being more suitable for the terrain and can be hired from numerous operators.
Quad biking
Operators in Porto Vecchio and Santa Guilia will arrange quad biking on accompanied trails. May be a better choice for those not feeling energetic enough for mountain biking!
AIR BORNE PURSUITS
Paragliding, parachuting and hang-gliding
A wonderful way to enjoy the scenery if you've got a good head for heights! Corsica has opportunities for all three activities but you may be asked to show a doctor's certificate to prove that you are fit to take part.
Helicopter trips
A more sedate and relaxing way to make the most of the majestic views, flights are from Porto Vecchio, Ajaccio and Bonifacio.
GOLF
Corsica's only 18 hole golf course is called Golf de Sperone and is overlooking the Bonifaccio Strait. One of the top 100 golf courses in the world the Golf de Sperone was designed by Robert Trent Jones. A handicap certificate is required to play and equipment hire and tuition are possible. A 6 hole course and driving range can be found on the Rte de Bonifacio and is called Golf de Lezza and if mini-golf is more your thing, there is a lovely course at La Testa.
HORSE RIDING
You can book rides or treks of different lengths from riding schools operating in Palombaggia, Porto Vecchio or St Cyprien and you can choose from trekking through the countryside, along river beds or on the beaches.
OTHER
Canyoning
If you fancy the idea of exploring Corsica's canyons by either walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling or swimming through them, then canyoning may well be for you. There are a few different operators who will take you on arranged excursions.
Wine tasting and farm produce
Corsicans love their food and wine and the island is fast becoming renowned for its gastronomy. The tourist board is promoting this by publishing maps of the island with all the different local producers marked on them so that you can plan your very own 'gastronomic route'. Visit Corsica has a useful search engine where you can search for wine producers and farm products by area of the island and type of product. Go to gastronomic search engine.
* We do not operate any of these activities ourselves and are therefore not responsible for them running, their prices or their standard. Our staff will be happy to pass on their tips based on the experience of past guests and will also help you book them but ultimately what activities you decide to take part in is your choice.