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Holidays to Northern Corsica
Haute-Corse, as it’s known in French, is in the north of the island, as its name suggests, and it has some of Corsica’s most beautiful gems, starting with the northern capital, Bastia. This is not only one of the prettiest regions in France, but it also has a great many activities on offer. Whether you’re an adventurer, a beach bunny or a gourmet food lover, you’ll be glad you made the journey here!
If you arrive in Northern Corsica by plane or boat to Bastia, you can start your trip by exploring the town. Its old fortress, or ‘bastiglia’, which gave the town its name, has a great many surprises in store for you, as does the Old Port. Also not to be missed are the Governors’ Palace and the Romieu Gardens. Lastly, Bastia is also famous for its market, where you will be able to try local charcuterie like coppa and lonzu, as well as delicious Corsican cheeses.
Bastia is a perfect point of departure for a trip around the Cape of Corsica, which you can explore by motorbike or on foot, for more adventurous types and avid hikers. As you cross the spectacular landscape, you will pass numerous picturesque villages by the sea, before finally arriving in the magnificent town of Saint-Florent. Here you will discover another impressive fortress and a gourmet farmers’ market, as well as Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral and the local beaches. Divers will be in their element here! Just outside the town, there is some outstanding scenery and excellent opportunities for walks in the Agriates Desert.
Saint-Florent is also a good starting point for getting to hidden beaches like Lotu and Saleccia, which are difficult to reach but well worth the effort. Other coastal destinations popular with walkers and divers are L’Île-Rousse and, a bit further south, Calvi with its fortress. Hang around and enjoy the laidback lifestyle here, or keep moving and set off on an exploration of the nearby Bonifato Forest.
To get to Northern Corsica, you can get on a plane to Bastia Airport, or travel by ferry from Toulon, Nice or Marseille. Some ferry companies also offer crossings that connect mainland Europe directly to Calvi and L’Île-Rousse.
Hiring a car to get around the island is highly recommended, and there are many places to do this in Bastia. So what are you waiting for? Have a great trip to Northern Corsica!
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Hôtel des Gouverneurs
3 bis rue des Turquines, BastiaBeautiful, modern hotel, set in a stunning citadel location. Exceptionally comfortable, with attentive, helpful staff and clean, well appointed rooms. Difficult to fault the place. My only regret is that we could not have stayed longer. Excellent value for money.
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Hôtel Port Toga
Rond Point de Toga, BastiaThe reception staff were really friendly and helpful. They are available at all hours. Breakfast is available from 5am for those with an early departure. The rooms were really modern and clean with nice tiled floors. The bed was huge and very comfortable.
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Hôtel Casa Bianca
Chemin San Francesco Route du stade, Calvi, CorsicaSimple, clean and like a boutique hotel. We were lucky to get an upgrade to a suite which was very spacious too
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Hotel Napoléon
43/45 boulevard Paoli, Bastia, Haute-CorseSmall pretty hotel right off St Nicholas square. Go sit there. So lively. Good cafe. Tourist center there. Hotel is perfect except for no elevator and it is one floor walk up. Breakfast is extra and really worth it. Delivered to room. Held our luggage when we arrived early on ferry. All except late ...
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Cors Hotel
Comfortable beds. Modern and clean. Nice pool, but quite cold even in very warm weather. Tasty dinner, but tiny portions. Plenty of off road parking. Couldn't use the internet because of security problems. Bathroom facing beds a bit weird, with see through glass door. No shower curtain or panel.
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Hotel Mariana
Avenue Santa Maria, Calvi, Haute-CorseReally nice hotel with all amenities, kettle, safe, balcony up a steep hill, close to train station and an easy walk to Calvi citadel. Outstanding feature was roof terrace and swimming pool which was shared with posher sister hotel. Nice bakery underneath the hotel for those who don't want to try ...
Best Western Corsica Hotel Bastia Centre
20 Avenue Jean Zuccarelli, Bastia, Haute-CorseReally modern,nice and clean place with perfect family room.Good kitchen, very kind waiter even he could have needed a hand when restaurant was full.
U Libecciu
Route de la Plage, Macinaggio, Rogliano, Haute-CorseSehr schönes Zimmer, ruhig,sehr hilfsbereites Personal,toller großer Pool, hervorragendes Frühstück,
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