9 Best Family Things to Do in Corsica
What to Do for Fun in Corsica With Your Kids?
Corsica is a French island packed with fun for the whole family whether you’re looking to enjoy the picturesque nature or rich local culture. Many of the family-friendly attractions on the island centre around animals, with experiences that let you view them from a distance or get up close and personal.
In terms of cultural offerings, this island offers a unique mix of French and Italian heritage given its current ownership and historical ties to Italy. Kids and adults alike can find fun exploring villages or taking in the sights from a boat trip offshore. Find fun with the best family things to do in Corsica.
1. Via Ferrata Corsica
Test your climbing skills
适合： 家庭, 冒险
Via Ferrata Corsica lets you and your family enjoy fun hiking and climbing activities while taking in the picturesque scenery of the Asco Valley and its vibrant landscape. You’ll find several different courses available, so if you’re travelling with younger members of your family, you may want to stick to the beginner courses.
In addition to the climbing, you’ll find zip-lining adventures available as well, letting you enjoy high speeds as you soar among the treetops. You’ll find a variety of these kinds of activities all across the island, though they tend to have the highest concentration in the island’s southeast area.
地址： Lieu dit Baccario Route de Calvi, 20218, France
开放时间 Tuesday–Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Saturday and Monday)
电话： +33 4 95 47 69 48
Via Ferrata Corsica
2. Beekeeper in Murzu
Learn about beekeeping
适合： 家庭
Visiting a beekeeper in Murzu is one of the most popular pastimes for families to enjoy when visiting the island and lets you learn all about the practice of beekeeping. At La Maison du Miel, for instance, you’ll find a vast showroom where you can learn all about bees, honey and beekeeping practices that protect ecosystems.
At this facility, you’ll find a footpath and a honey plant garden to explore along with supplemental educational materials designed for kids. You can even attend courses on cooking with honey during certain times of the year. It’s all located on the east side of the island near the heart of the village.
地址： Murzu, France
Beekeeper in Murzu
3. Calvi Citadel treasure hunt
Search for hidden treasures
适合： 家庭, 历史
The Calvi Citadel treasure hunt lets you search for hidden secrets in a historic citadel, while also doubling as a historical tour offering valuable insights into the site. It’s designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, so older kids likely won’t find much challenge in the hunt.
Enjoying this little adventure is easier than ever since it’s available all year long. Just keep in mind that it’s only available in French. You can experience it all for yourself and discover the hidden treasures in the citadel located in Calvi along the island’s northwestern coast. 阅读更多内容
地址： Haute ville, 20260 Calvi, France
开放时间 24/7
电话： +33 4 95 65 16 67
Calvi Citadel treasure hunt
4. Scuba diving in St Florent
Explore underwater
适合： 家庭, 冒险
Scuba diving in St Florent is perfect for families who are feeling adventurous and want to see the wonders below the waves off the coast. On diving excursions, you and your family can learn everything you need to know about the practice and get all the training you need if you’ve never been before.
When you descend beneath the waves, you’ll find a fascinating world of marine life, including fish and vast, vibrant coral reefs. Plus, the instructors and staff will be there with you so that you can explore with peace of mind. You’ll find St Florent on the southernmost point of the gulf of the same name on the northern shore.
地址： Saint-Florent, France
Scuba diving in St Florent
5. Le Trinighellu
Ride a unique train
适合： 家庭
Le Trinighellu is a unique train in Corsica that functions like a mounted gondola, letting you and your family experience a popular pastime. When you ride the train, you can enjoy an up-close look at the beaches of Balagne, which are sections of beach that are inaccessible by any other method.
When you ride this train, you can expect to travel at a relatively slow pace. It’s designed to let you take in the sights and relax among picturesque beaches. The train itself travels all over the island with stops in Balagne, Calvi and more.
6. A Cupulatta turtles village
Check out a conservation centre
适合： 家庭
A Cupulatta turtles village is a conservation centre and one of the leading facilities in Europe for tortoise research. Kids tend to love exploring here and seeing more than 3,000 fascinating creatures from among 170 species around the world that make their home here.
While you’re free to explore the park at your own pace, your family may be more interested in a guided tour to make the most out of this educational experience. Plus children who are 5 years of age or younger get in for free. It’s all located on the west side of the island in southern Vero.
地址： T20, 20172 Vero, France
开放时间 Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
电话： +33 4 95 52 82 34
A Cupulatta turtles village
7. Corsica Museum in Corte
Discover Corsican anthropology
适合： 家庭, 历史
Corsica Museum in Corte is an anthropology museum that showcases a wide variety of anthropological artefacts from Corsica rather than written historical records. Among the items on display, you’ll find pottery and agricultural tools dating back centuries, along with information on old religious fraternities.
When your family visits this museum, make sure to check out the listening booths. They play a wide range of Corsican music that lets you discover how local sounds changed over time. It’s all located in Corte near the centre of the island’s northern section.
地 址： La, Rue de la Citadelle, 20250 Corte, France
开放时间 Tuesday–Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm (closed Sunday–Monday)
电话： +33 4 95 45 25 45
Corsica Museum in Corte
8. Canyoning
Find fun among Mediterranean mountains
适合： 家庭, 冒险
Canyoning in Corsica is one of the best family activities you’ll find on the island, and the wide variety of difficulty levels means there’s adventure for everyone. Corsica is the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean, so it has world-class canyoning experiences to enjoy.
A lot of the jumps in the canyons here aren’t actually necessary if you don’t feel comfortable with them – plenty of alternative paths are available. While you’ll find canyoning opportunities all over the island, the southern part tends to have the most variety.
9. Bonifacio boat trip
See the famous white cliffs
适合： 家庭, 冒险
A Bonifacio boat trip to see the famous white cliffs, a natural spectacle, is one of the best activities you and your family can enjoy on a holiday to Corsica. Local boat rides here are available in excess, with plenty of opportunities for a guided tour at a variety of places.
When you embark on your tour, you can see impressive geological structures, including bright-white, sheer cliffs overlooking the shining sea. Several caves are included in most tours as well, offering stunning views of the local nature. It’s all available along the island’s southern tip.
地址： Bonifacio, France
Bonifacio boat trip
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