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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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4 Oct-5 Oct
Hôtel Mercure Bastia Biguglia
We stayed for 2 nights before our ferry back to Nice from Bastia and the hotel was perfect for this. The reception staff were excellent and staff in the restaurant were very good on the first night but a bit slower on the second. Great access from the car park to our room, a well thought out ...
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9 Oct-10 Oct
Hôtel Posta Vecchia
1 rue Posta Vecchia, Quai des Martyrs, Bastia, Haute-corseNear the center, but it was a challenge to find a parking spot
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28 Sep-29 Sep
Adonis Borgo Résidence Cala Bianca
Lido de la Marana, Borgo, Haute-CorseEverything was fine....small, simple......except moskitos...
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16 Oct-17 Oct
Best Western Corsica Hotel Bastia Centre
20 Avenue Jean Zuccarelli, Bastia, Haute-CorseVery friendly and helpful staff with a great sense of humour.
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28 Sep-29 Sep
Hôtel Thalassa
Lieu Dit Strutta, Saint-Florent, Haute-CorseA good sized pool. Pleasant staff, easy parking. Generally too far to walk into town
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29 Sep-30 Sep
Grand Hotel
3 Boulevard Wilson, Calvi, Haute-CorseGreat location in the city center, just a block away from the harbor and all the restaurants, bar and stores. The beach and the médiéval part of the city are also walking distance. The reception manager was super nice however the receptionist that checked us out was not professional and rude. The ...
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1 Oct-2 Oct
Adonis Saint Florent - Résidence Citadelle
Route de Calvi - lieu dit Arrechimozzo, Saint-Florent, Haute-CorseGreat spot! Would highly recommend! Nice and close to the main area in town, lots of parking and quiet!
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13 Oct-14 Oct
Hôtel des Gouverneurs
3 bis rue des Turquines, BastiaStellar view, very pleasant staff, one of the best hotel rooms I've ever stayed in (we had a balcony with a view of the harbor).
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