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   Re: Cycling Corsica/Sardinia

   by YorickM 10 May 2012

   > {quote:title=ripsaw777 wrote:}{quote} > How much time should I dedicate to Corsica vs Sardinia. I was trying to aim for about 40/60…

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   Corsica Hiking

   by gmm90 24 April 2012

   On the 14th May I'm flying to Bastia, where I have 6 days to see Corsica. I'm on quite a tight budget, and thought that doing some hiking…

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   RE: Corsica train tickets

   by artemis2 07 March 2012

   According to the link i've provided in#1 and when you click on Furiani station on the Corsica map, a pop-up says that 'Furiani station…

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   RE: Corsica train tickets

   by artemis2 06 March 2012

   I haven't used the train when in Corsica but if i remember correctly TT member Aribo did, not too long ago. http://train-corse.com/ is…

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   RE: backpacking

   by regards 05 February 2012

   There are 7000 km of coast and beaches between the Chanal, the Atlantic and the Med and including all islands concerning France on the…

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   RE: Self catering Corsica in June for a pair of romancers

   by artemis2 30 January 2012

   Where in Corsica can you fly into if you are flying? I know of 3 airports there Ajaccio, Bastia and Figari.

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   RE: Week in corsica over Easter

   by Aribo 18 November 2011

   +Corsica is really not ideal if you dont have a car+ and +if you plan holidays in Corsica island you will need a car+ Interesting. Well,…

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   RE: Corsica gr20

   by Manosque 30 April 2011

   Easyjet have flights to Ajaccio and/or Bastia from London LGW, Manchester, Paris CDG Lyon and others. And Ryanair used to have a flight…

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   Corsica Car Rental

   by michand1 06 April 2011

   Can anyone recommend an economical but dependable car hire agency out of Bastia, Corsica? Thank you.

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    RE: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by travelinstyle46 03 April 2011

    It may be me the OP is referring to as having suggested skipping Bastia. I will suggest it again but give some reasons why. Bastia is…

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    RE: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by Aribo 03 April 2011

    You're welcome. +Corte. Sounded like a pretty mountain village from the guide book, although someone mentioned to me that it's really…

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    RE: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by artemis2 03 April 2011

    SNCM does Porto Torres - Ajaccio and Propriano La Méridionale does PT - Propriano http://www.aferry.com/ I liked the town of Corte and…

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    Re: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by antoncataby 03 April 2011

    Have been looking for a ferry schedule in English (or in Italian, if necessary) leaving Porto Torrés, Sardinia, late May, bound for Corsica.…

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    RE: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by Aribo 25 March 2011

    We traveled around Corsica by public transport in April and early May last year: arrived by ferry in Ajaccio, took the train to Corte,…

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    RE: corsica via public transport; worth it?

    by travelinstyle46 24 March 2011

    Corsica is one of my favourite islands. I would concentrate on the west coast as the east is more industrial/built up and not nearly…

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    RE: France - Italy

    by neckervd 16 March 2011

    In 1 week, do either Rome - Assisi - Perugia or Flrorence Lucca - San Gimignano - Siena add some other small towns, if this is not…

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    RE: Corsica in June

    by alyosha666 07 March 2011

    I had pretty much the same experience as artemis2: I rented a car in L'Ile Rousse and drove around the rim of the island, stopping along…

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    Re: Week in corsica over Easter

    by villafanny 14 February 2011

    Hey, I am sorry to say that but Corsica is really not ideal if you dont have a car - roads are very bad and public transport is almost…

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    RE: Travelling from Porto Vecchio

    by corsicaospitalita 10 September 2010

    Hi, I think the best is to go to Bastia, then a ferry to Livorno or maybe to Savona and the train to Milan. I'm planning to go to Como,…

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    Travelling from Porto Vecchio

    by rhoslyn 02 September 2010

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me; I am going to be staying in Porto Vecchio this year as an English teaching assistan…

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    RE: Tips on long term accommodation in Corsica?

    by arsenio_rl 22 August 2010

    Hi, thanks for the detailed and prompt feedback. Yes, I am (we are both) EU resident, Italian & German so no visa. I checked before www.g…

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    Re: Travelling to and around Corsica out of season

    by Crwydryn 20 August 2010

    Flew into Nice last month and spent a few days on the island, great place so I hope the following helps: Got a Corsica Ferries crossing…

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    Travelling to and around Corsica out of season

    by feckinirish 15 August 2010

    Hi I am trying to organise a trip to Corsica for the last week of Sept/first few days of October. I am tearing my hair out trying to…

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    GPRS / 3G connection in Corsica?

    by arsenio_rl 11 August 2010

    Hello I am planning to spend a few weeks in Corsica (from October onwards), possibly in the area nearby Calvi / Ile Rouge or Bastia.…

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    RE: Getting to Corsica from Italy & Car Hire

    by johnniewalkerred 09 August 2010

    Yes, I've checked those before, thanks. It appears they go to Bastia but not to the south.