Western Corsica by motorhome from Cremona
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Cremona, Livorno-Bastia ferry, Calvi and Balagne, Porto and the Calanques of Piana, Evisa and Spelunca, Corte and Restonica, back to Cremona
Strengths: No flight, granite mountains by the sea among the finest in the Mediterranean, the Scandola reserve, few tourists before May
Weaknesses: Expensive ferry and long travel days, many campsites open at the end of March or in April, slow roads, wild camping banned
Children and safety: Short walks among red rocks and Genoese bridges, natural pools, the ferry crossing as an adventure
Weather: Changeable spring, days 14-17 °C, nights around 7 °C, snow on the peaks and showers
Book ahead: 3-4 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May and June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 0 hours
- Rain days in August: 12
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough for EU citizens
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: French and Corsican, Italian often understood
- Roads: Narrow, winding mountain roads, the D81 through the Calanques needs care with large motorhomes
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 3