Islands Near Corsica: Sardinia, Capraia, Elba, and the Tuscan Archipelago

Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean, is surrounded by notable neighbors:

• Sardinia (Italy) — 11 km south across the Strait of Bonifacio. Second-largest Mediterranean island; famous for beaches, nuraghe ruins, and rugged interior.
• Capraia (Italy) — ~40 km north. Volcanic, part of Tuscan Archipelago National Park; pristine waters, hiking.
• Elba (Italy) — ~50 km east. Largest Tuscan Archipelago island; Napoleon's 1814–15 exile site. Beaches, forts, mining history.
• Montecristo (Italy) — ~65 km south of Elba. Strict nature reserve; inspired Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo. Limited access.
• Pianosa (Italy) — ~18 km south of Elba. Flat, former prison island; now marine reserve, popular for diving.
• Gorgona (Italy) — ~32 km west of Capraia. Smallest Tuscan island; active prison; restricted access.

Ferries connect Corsica (Bastia, Ajaccio) to Sardinia, Elba, and mainland Italy (Livorno, Nice). The Tuscan Archipelago islands are administratively part of Livorno province.