Upper Corsica district, Corsica, France

Places to visit near Corte

Corte is a town in Upper Corsica district, Corsica, France, home to about 7,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 56 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église de l'Annonciation (1 km), Pieve Santa Mariona di Talcini (2 km) and Baptistère San Giovanni (3 km).

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Corte, Corsica
Corte, Upper Corsica district, Corsica, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corte at a glance

Location
Upper Corsica district, Corsica, France
Population
about 7,217
Coordinates
42.3096° N, 9.1492° E
Places within 50 km
151 (76 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Corte

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Churches near Corte

64 churches within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Chapelle Sainte-Croix (1 km); the best-known is Église de l'Annonciation (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Corte

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Arche de Corte (4 km); the best-known is Col de San Quilico (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Corte

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Citadelle de Corte (1 km); the best-known is Pieve Santa Mariona di Talcini (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corte

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Lac de l'Oriente (15 km); the best-known is Lac de Calacuccia (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Corte

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Phare d'Alistro (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Corte

7 museums within 100 km of Corte. The closest is Musée de la Corse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Corte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corte
  2. 2 km Pieve Santa Mariona di Talcini · heritage site, Upper Corsica
  3. 4 km Col de San Quilico · viewpoint, Upper Corsica
  4. 7 km Baptistère San Giovanni · church, Upper Corsica
  5. 13 km Gorges de la Restonica · viewpoint, Upper Corsica
  6. 12 km Église de l'Annonciation · church, Upper Corsica
  7. 1 km Back to Corte

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    Within 15 km of Corte

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5664Chapelle Sainte-Croix (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4250Arche de Corte (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2249Citadelle de Corte (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1317Lac de l'Oriente (15 km)
    Beaches & coast112Phare d'Alistro (41 km)
    Museums37Musée de la Corse (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Réserve Biologique Intégrale du Tavignano (9 km)
    Caves55Grotte de Valletto (6 km)
    Treks33Arche de Corte (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Corsica (20 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade des Anglais (27 km)
    Other attractions12Couvent Saint-Dominique (47 km)
    Parks01Domaine des Milelli. Duminiu di I Milelli (68 km)

    Corte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corte?

    Église de l'Annonciation (church, about 1 km), Pieve Santa Mariona di Talcini (heritage site, about 2 km), Baptistère San Giovanni (church, about 3 km), Col de San Quilico (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gorges de la Restonica (viewpoint, about 13 km), Réserve Naturelle du Massif du Monte Ritondu (nature spot, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Corte?

    151 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Corte?

    Chapelle Sainte-Croix, about 1 km by road; Église de l'Annonciation (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corte?

    Arche de Corte, about 4 km by road; Punta Finosa (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Corte?

    Citadelle de Corte, about 1 km by road; Maison Arrighi de Casanova (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corte?

    Start in Corte, visit Pieve Santa Mariona di Talcini, then Col de San Quilico, then Baptistère San Giovanni, then Gorges de la Restonica, then Église de l'Annonciation, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corte?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Corte

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Corte’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Corte on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.