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Why does Corsica attract so many visitors in the summer? Unveiling its Hidden Gems

1. The Menhir Mystique of Filitosa

Filitosa, Corsica

This prehistoric site features ancient menhirs uniquely carved with human faces, their original purpose still a subject of intense archaeological debate.

2. Nonza's Striking Black Beach

Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica

Beneath the dramatic clifftop village of Nonza lies a unique black pebble beach, a striking geological anomaly formed by an abandoned asbestos mine.

3. The 'Desert' of Agriates

Désert des Agriates, Corsica

Despite its name, the 'Désert des Agriates' is not a true desert, but a wild, arid landscape shaped by centuries of human activity, including extensive deforestation for shipbuilding.

4. Tavignano Valley's Pozzines

Tavignano Valley, near Corte, Corsica

Deep in the Tavignano Valley, high-altitude glacial cirques hide 'pozzines' – unique, naturally irrigated peat bogs resembling perfectly circular, emerald-green lawns.

5. Bonifacio's Corsica-Shaped Cave

Grottes de Bonifacio, Corsica

Among Bonifacio's dramatic sea caves, one known as 'Sdragonato' (Dragon's Mouth) features a natural opening in its ceiling uncannily shaped like the island of Corsica itself.

6. Alta Rocca: Land of Lords and Megaliths

Alta Rocca region (Zonza/Quenza), Corsica

The Alta Rocca, known as 'the land of the Lords,' is steeped in ancient feudal history and dotted with lesser-known megalithic sites, far from the coastal bustle.

7. Lago di Creno: Pines and Water Lilies

Lago di Creno, Corsica

Lago di Creno is Corsica's only natural lake surrounded by an ancient forest of giant laricio pines, its surface often covered with floating water lilies.

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