There are already ample reasons to plan a vacation in Corsica as this stunning island in France has plenty to offer a tourist. It is a unique place with a diverse landscape that varies from craggy cliffs and swooping valleys to lush forests to picture-perfect beaches made up of powdery white sand lapped by azure water. Those looking for a perfect sun holiday will find a villa in Corsica is just the thing but those in search of something a little bit different, unique attractions, and adventures to be had will also find themselves well-accommodated. Animal-lovers, in particular, will be delighted by the clear waters full of fish, the wild pigs that can be spotted roaming about the island, and the City of Turtles.
Corsica's so-called City of Turtles, or A Cupulatta, is a sanctuary for turtles and tortoises that is located about a 30 minute drive from Ajaccio. Spread across an area of 2.5 hectares, the park is home to 130 different species of turtles and tortoises from America to the Mediterranean and from Asia to Africa, with species from every continent represented and over 2,000 animals housed on the site. Unique in Europe, A Cupulatta (named for the Corsican word for turtle), is devoted to breeding, studying, and protecting turtles and tortoises from all over the world. The facilities include a clinic for medical care, surgeries, biochemical and other kinds of analyses, two incubation rooms for hatching eggs (one for females and one for males), a 100% turtle-based souvenir shop full of all sorts of cute plushies, souvenirs, books, and more, and a snack bar where you can order paninis, charcuterie and Corsican cheeses, fries, ice-creams, drinks, and more.
So, if you are interested in learning a little bit more about the secret life of the tortoises and turtles, in coming and seeing these cute animals, and in helping fund the important work being done by this park by visiting and you have found your dream villa in Corsica, then a trip to A Cupulatta during your stay is a must! And if you happen to have some children or animal-lovers, in particular, in your party, then this is just the kind of fun, educational, and completely wholesome sort of activity that everyone can enjoy, observing these majestic and fascinating creatures. Be sure to come and discover this incredible gem of a wildlife park on your next holiday in France.
So, if you are interested in learning a little bit more about the secret life of the tortoises and turtles, in coming and seeing these cute animals, and in helping fund the important work being done by this park by visiting and you have found your dream villa in Corsica, then a trip to A Cupulatta during your stay is a must! And if you happen to have some children or animal-lovers, in particular, in your party, then this is just the kind of fun, educational, and completely wholesome sort of activity that everyone can enjoy, observing these majestic and fascinating creatures. Be sure to come and discover this incredible gem of a wildlife park on your next holiday in France.
