Bonifacio | ||||||||||
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The visually stunning Old Town literally overhangs the Mediterranean sea some 200 ft below. |  |
The best way to see Bonifacio is from the sea. Boat trips leave the marina on a regular basis. |  |
The Old Town of Bonifacio is very compact and the narrow lanes can easily be explored in a day. | |||||
l'Ospedale | ||||||||||
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The Barrage de l'Ospedale supplies drinking water to Porto-Vecchio. A good stop on any inland day trip. |  |
Although it is not possible to swim in the lake, the nearby Piscia di Gallo waterfall provides a good place for a dip. |  |
Located just 20 km from the bustle of Porto-Vecchio, the Ospedale Forest is a walker's paradise. | |||||
Zonza | ||||||||||
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At 800 m altitude, the mountain town of Zonza nestles under the jagged peaks of Aiguilles de Bavella. |  |
Zonza has some great places to sample Corsican cuisine in the restaurants around the main square. |  |
Zonza is a year round town and in winter provides a local base for skiing in the area. | |||||
Col de Bavella | ||||||||||
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The approach to Col de Bavella becomes increasingly dramatic as the road climbs to the pass. | 
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The rugged spikes of the Aiguilles de Bavella (Bavella Needles) seen from the pass at Col de Bavella. |  |
The top of the pass is marked by the statue of Notre-Dames-des-Neiges (Lady of the Snow). | |||||
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The famous 200 km long distance trail, GR20 (Grande Randonnee 20) passes through Col de Bavella. |  |
At lower altitude near the coast at Solenzara numerous rock pools provide a chance to picnic and swim. |  |
The 'Cotes des Nacres' rock-pool is a popular stop, with parking amongst the pines. | |||||