Corsica pick of spring breaks by Condé Nast Traveller

16 March 2011

Condé Nast Traveller has picked the mediterranean island of Corsica as one of the top holiday destinations for some early sunshine in their feature Here comes the sun – The best short-haul destinations for a warm and sunny spring break. Corsica is chosen alongside Essaouira in Morocco, Lisbon, Mallorca, Seville, Sicily, Tunis and the Turkish Mediterranean.

Here’s what they say about Corsica:

“A little over a century ago, Henri Matisse arrived on Corsica and got the shock of his life. Amazed at the clarity of the Mediterranean light, he later declared this was where his passion for colour began. Corsica, the 'Isle of Beauty', is only 180km long and 80km wide, but the contrasts are mesmerising. To appreciate the lure of Corsica fully, allow enough time to explore the far corners of the island, from the isolated northern fishing villages of Cap Corse to the beautiful sandy beaches near Porto-Veccio. You'll discover superb hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and exhilarating watersports.

When to go
The loveliest months are June and September, when you avoid the summer onslaught. But you may prefer Easter when a number of unusual religious processions take place (like the famous Catenacciu in Sartène) and the island is quiet.”

To read the feature in full go to http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/beaches/short-haul-spring-sun