Cap Corse

The Cap Corse peninsula (40km/25mi long, 12-15km/7.5-9mi across), the northernmost tip of Corsica and one of the most beautiful parts of the island, is occupied for its entire length by the Serra, a range of hills which reaches its highest point in Monte Stello (1,305 m/4,282ft). On both sides of the hills are fertile valleys in which vines, fruit and olives are grown. On the Corse driving tour, the road runs via Ste-Lucie, from which there is a fine view of Bastia with its citadel and harbor, and San Martino di Lota (alt. 183 m/600ft) to Miomo, with an imposing Genoese tower.