12 Jun The Spectacular Restonica Valley in Photos
A narrow gorge carved by the creek, rocks sculpted by the wind and the pine trees towering like silent guardians: the Restonica Valley is simply spectacular.
With its dramatic beauty, the Restonica Valley is a must-see in Corsica.
Stretching for about 15 km from the pretty city of Corte, the Restonica Valley is one of the most scenic spots in Corsica, one of those places that should not be missed. The road is very narrow, making the drive quite an adventure in Summer, for the gorges are very popular not only with hikers but also families spending a day out with the children along one of the many pools for a refreshing bath.
I drove my small rented car, enchanted by the stunning landscape around me and hoping that no big vehicle would come from the opposite side since I had the feeling that passing each other would be a matter of millimeters. I wanted to drive as little as possible and was glad when I soon found a spot large enough to park the car nearby a hiking trail.
I chose a hiking path randomly and started to walk without a special aim. All I wished was enjoying the dramatic scenery and the spectacular views, the ominous clouds giving depth to the blue sky. Having dropped off the most popular hikes, I soon found out that I was almost alone, apart from a couple wanderers. It was pure bliss, and one of the highlights of my road trip.
Rocks carved by the wind
Old pine trees dancing in the wind
The dramatic view on the Gorges
Ominous clouds decorating the sky
Natural sculptures
The sky gets darker and darker
On the way back
The beautiful typical Mediterranean greenery
One last glimpse at the spectacular landscape
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Note: During my journey across Corsica I benefited from a complimentary car by Auto Europe. I decided the itinerary, where to stop and what to do and opinions, as always, are my own.
Travel addict and passionate about photography, Simon Falvo started Wild About Travel back in 2009. Leveraging her strong PR background, she developed an extensive knowledge of Digital Communications and Social Media Marketing. Besides travel writing SImon holds workshops and trainings, she collaborated with tourism boards for digital marketing campaigns and participated as a speaker at several events.
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Posted at 12:54h, 09 March[…] nearby Restonica Valley is breathtaking and well known for its beautiful hikes, with nothing but a wild scenery to admire […]
Suzanne (Travelbunny)
Posted at 13:28h, 25 AugustLove the drama of those clouds – gorgeous shots.
Simon Falvo
Posted at 19:03h, 25 AugustThank you, Suzanne. Corsica is a truly special place, with such a variety of landscapes and amazing opportunity to take good photos!
Traveling Ted
Posted at 22:58h, 22 JuneWow, this area looks a lot like the desert mountains of Big Bend where I just returned from. Very craggy and rocky mountains just like this. Amazing photos.
Stéphanie
Posted at 10:25h, 18 JuneLovely photos Simon, they really convey the sense of peace and serenity that you have experienced.