Corsica is an island and region of France in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of France and west of Italy. The island’s pleasant climate and the beautiful mountain and sea landscapes make it a popular destination among the French and other Western Europeans. Perched atop 200-foot chalk cliffs, The town of Bonifacio lights up the southern tip of Corsica. It is only major harbor of the southern coast. It provides gorgeous views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Bonifacio view from southeastern cliff

Small chapel east of Bonifacio

Bonifacio cemetery

German WWII bunkers in Bonifacio

Heraldry in Bonifacio

Eglise Sainte Marie Majeure in Bonifacio

View on Bonifacio harbour

Fishing boat in harbour of Bonifacio

Limestone cliffs at Bonifacio

Limestone cliffs at Bonifacio

Citadel of Bonifacio

Bonifacio perched on top of limestone cliffs

Bonifacio perched on top of limestone cliffs

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Rovinj is situated on the western coast of Istria in Croatia, the largest peninsula on the Adriatic coastline, a one hour drive from Trieste and 2.5 hours from Zagreb. The car-free old town is made up of Venetian-era pastel coloured houses built around a pretty fishing harbour and overlooked by a hilltop church. Town offers the largest baroque building in Istria, the tower of St. Euphemia is also the highest point in Rovinj, offering an enchanting view of the town and the archipelago that surrounds it. The church tower is a replica of the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, with a bronze statue of Saint Euphemia on its spire. The statue spins around to show the direction of the wind with her right hand. Rovinj is also the most Italian town on this coast: there’s an Italian high school, the language is widely spoken, and street signs are bilingual.

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