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Vico (Corse-du-Sud, France)

Vico is a Corsican village set in the island’s western inland, at the heart of a landscape of valleys and maquis. The town preserves the silhouette of a traditional village, dominated by tiled roofs and narrow streets. Its location provides access to the shores of the Golfe de Sagone and the remarkable rock formations of the west coast. One often finds farm products and a calm rural atmosphere, typical of western Corsican communes.

Heritage and history

The village has an old core with stone houses and elements of Corsican rural architecture. Like many island towns, Vico bears witness to a history linked to agro-pastoralism and small parish communities. Chapels and religious buildings punctuate the landscape and recall the important dates of local festivals and the religious calendar.

Nature and landscapes

The region mixes maquis, chestnut trees and valley rivers. Panoramas open onto wooded slopes and, toward the coast, the Golfe de Sagone and the first granite silhouettes. The proximity of remarkable coastal ensembles makes Vico interesting for those who want to combine gentle mountains and the seaside.

Outdoor activities

The area offers walks and short hiking routes suitable for all levels, as well as strolls through the maquis. Discovering local wildlife and riparian habitats is common; several paths connect the village to neighboring communes and the beaches of the west coast.

Gastronomy

In the village and surroundings you can find typical Corsican products: cheeses like brocciu, artisanal charcuterie and local honeys. Small markets and guest tables showcase these simple flavors rooted in local farming.

Not to miss

• Golfe de Sagone — for the beaches and coastal panorama.
• Calanques de Piana / Réserve de Scandola — remarkable natural ensembles of the west coast.
• Valley walks — trails and viewpoints over the maquis and rivers.
• Local products (brocciu, charcuterie, honey) — to taste at producers or markets.
• The old village — alleys and vernacular architecture revealing Corsican rural life.