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The beaches are some of the best in Europe
The south of Corsica is a land of hyperbole, boasting some of the whitest sands and clearest seas in Europe. The Plage de Palombaggia is one of the finest, backed by pine trees and with striking views of the Îles Cerbicale. The north has beautiful alternatives with fewer people; head to the 30km peninsula of Cap Corse for vistas and waters to rival the popular south.