Luxury properties for sale in Corsica: Corsica, the undeniable island of beauty
Corsica is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, having become French since the Battle of Ponte-Novo won by the Kingdom of France in 1769.
Today made up of two departments, Corse-du-Sud and Haute-Corse, with the historical and cultural capital Corte, in Haute-Corse, at an altitude of 400 m inland, even if the prefecture of this department headquarters in Bastia, and in Ajaccio for Corsica-du-Sud.
Its rocky coastline, with blue waters of legendary transparency, is overlooked by very preserved vegetation called “maquis” on steep reliefs, the highest point of which is Monte Cinto, reaching an altitude of 2706 m!
The typical character of the architecture of its homes, built with blocks of granite or schist, crowned with Roman tile roofs in the towns and especially with slabs of schist called “teghje”.
Thus the sheepfolds, inland transformed into exceptional residences and the traditional coastal houses or contemporary villas inspired by the volumes of Corbusier, represent treasures for investors looking for a charming property!
