The most beautiful lakes in Corsica

Set off to discover the most beautiful lakes of Haute-Corse!

With its mountains in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica and its inland territories are full of natural wonders and beautiful discoveries. It is the subtle alliance of paradisiacal beaches and mountains, of the warmth of the Mediterranean, of the freshness of its lakes and waterfalls, and of its color harmonies between vegetation, rocky landscapes, and turquoise reflections of its water expanses. With hiking boots on, set off to discover the deep, wild, and authentic Corsica on marked trails to reach the most beautiful lakes in the region, nestled in preserved spaces.

Going on camping holidays in Corsica, is also and above all setting off to discover the valleys and majestic peaks that crown this magical territory of France. During your hikes towards the Corsican mountains, you will enjoy the unique landscape of its renowned lakes as well as those that are less known. In the summer season, heading inland to seek the freshness of the mountains, a waterfall, or under the Corsican pines by a lake is a true delight! Time stands still and your eyes will be filled with the beauty of nature, for dream holidays.

You will see in our various guides of the most beautiful regions and the most beautiful lakes of Corsica, the exceptional richness of the high reliefs with heritage and mineral panoramas. In the off-seasons, the contrast between warm water temperatures and cold air at altitude causes precipitation in the mountains: this is why Corsica is so green and why its waterfalls and its lakes remain powerful and majestic, even most often in the middle of summer.

Discover the beauty of the lakes in the heart of the Corsican mountains

In the heart of the great massifs, the Corsican lakes of glacial origin, numbering 40, will offer all nature lovers magical panoramas, most located via the summits of Mount Rotondo, Mount Cinto, Mount Renoso… Beautiful excursions and hikes in perspective. Here is our selection of the 4 lakes in Haute-Corse not to be missed during your holidays in Corsica. If you want to see splendid water expanses in the heart of the Corsican mountains, follow the best routes to get there, discover our guides to the lakes of Corsica near the famous GR20.

Lake Bastani

Lake Bastani

Lake Bastani is located at the foot of the Corsican mountain peak, Punta Bacinello. This makes Lake Bastani one of the highest in Corsica!

Discover Lake Bastani

Lakes of Melo and Capitello

Lakes of Melo and Capitello

Don’t miss a moment of your stay without passing through the Restonica Valley to discover the two lakes of Melo and Capitello on a hike in Haute-Corse!

Discover the lakes of Melo & Capitello

Lake Oriente

Lake Oriente

It’s not one of the most famous on the island, but according to some experts, it would be one of the most beautiful lakes in Corsica that you should discover during your stay!

Discover Lake Oriente

Lake Nino

Lake Nino

Lake Nino is the second largest lake on the Isle of Beauty, renowned for its pozzine, which means ‘wells’ in Corsican.

Discover Lake Nino

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