BASTIA TOURIST REGION
A haven of peace
BASTIA INTERCOMMUNAL TOURIST OFFICE
⁃ Accessibility: 20 km from the international airport and a commercial port in the heart of the city;
⁃ Attractiveness and quality of life: climate, sunshine, unspoilt environment, exceptional architectural heritage, high-quality cultural and events programme all year round ;
⁃ High-quality hotels, most of which are open all year round;
⁃ Privileged location between sea and mountains offering a wide range of outdoor activities;
⁃ Authentic territory where traditions play a major part in the locals' lives.
Its strong points
⁃ Accessibility
⁃ Attractiveness of the area and quality of life
⁃ Quality hotel accommodation
⁃ Privileged location between sea and mountains
⁃ An authentic region
Must-sees
⁃ The Citadel encircled by ramparts and the Governors' Palace which houses the city's History Museum, Sainte Marie Cathedral, the Mantinum green theatre with a breathtaking panorama of the old town ;
⁃ Le Vieux - Port, one of the city's most picturesque districts, with a multitude of restaurants and cafés.
The Aldilonda, a unique structure, a footbridge over the sea clinging to the ramparts of the Citadel, which provides access to the Spassimare, a soft path stretching all the way to the Arinella beach.
⁃ Markets, which burst with colour. Every weekend it welcomes dozens of producers: charcuterie, cheeses, honey, jam, sweet and savoury fritters. Just a stone's throw away, rue Napoléon, a pedestrianised shopping street ideal for a stroll, boasts numerous addresses dedicated to local gastronomy.
⁃ Place Saint Nicolas, the meeting place for Bastians who gather here for a drink on a terrace overlooking the sea. The starting point for tourist routes through the town, it's also the mecca for flea markets and festivities of all kinds.
⁃ The balcony villages, from Furiani in the south, to Ville di Pietrabugno, San Martinu di Lota and Santa Maria di Lota at the gateway to Cap Corse, accessible in around ten minutes from Bastia.
Its hidden gems
⁃ The Monserato Chapel and its famous Scala Santa on the heights of Bastia.
⁃ La Nivere du col de Bocca Pruna, on the heights of Ville di Pietrabugnu, a remarkable structure, fully restored, accessible via the heritage trail, starting from the hamlet of Guaitella, in less than an hour's walk.
⁃ The Genoese tower overlooking Miomo beach, in the commune of Santa Maria di Lota.
Key events
- CREAZIONE, Mediterranean Festival
Fashion and design
Every June at the Musée de Bastia.
The festival has become a not-to-be-missed event, welcoming designers from all over the island for three days to showcase their work to a public in search of beautiful pieces, original collections or unique works. Island artists also play an important role in the festival, with singers, musicians and DJs performing at a frenetic pace throughout the evenings.
Organised by the Bastia
Bastia Tourist Office
For more information, visit
- IN GIRU, an artistic itinerary
From May to October
An unusual way to discover the region, an open-air artistic itinerary featuring monumental works signed each year by a renowned artist.
Organised by the Bastia Tourist Office
In Furiani, Bastia, Ville di Pietrabugno, San Martino di Lota and Santa Maria di
Lota
- SI STA BE IN PAESE, music
July & August
Every summer, Bastia's Intercommunal Tourist Office organises concerts at some of the most unusual sites in a festive atmosphere. These are real moments of sharing and conviviality, creating connections between generations of locals and tourists alike.
In Furiani, Ville di Pietrabugno, San Martino di Lota and Santa Maria di Lota
Interesting services
- The Légendines tours
An unusual and intimate Corsican odyssey.
A guided tour of Bastia inspired by local stories and legends. An experience, both disturbing and moving!
Every Tuesday from April to November, at 4.30pm.
Departure point: Place Saint Nicolas, Bastia.
Length of visit: 2h30.
Highlights: private concert of Corsican polyphonic songs in an oratory in the town and tasting of Corsican products.
Price: €20/person - free for children under 12.
N.B.: Les Légendines can be organised on request for groups of at least 20 people.
- Bastia in Cantu concerts
The magic of Corsican song in an unforgettable concert.
Emotions in tune with the island's guitars and voices.
Every Friday from June to September, 6.30pm, Saint Jean Baptiste church, Bastia.
Price: €15/person - free for children.
Groups welcome
- HOTEL RESTAURANT SPA OSTELLA ****
- 50 rooms and suites
- HOTEL RESIDENCE LIDO MARANA ****
- 52 studios and flats
- HOTEL BEST WESTERN MONTE CRISTO
- BASTIA *** 73 rooms and suites
- HOTEL LE BASTIA *** 60 rooms
- HOTEL PORT TOGA *** 50 rooms and suites
- Non-exhaustive list and may vary according to group typology.
Professional contact
ROSE MARCHIONI AND JEAN JACQUES RISTORCELLI
Bastia Tourist Office
Place Saint Nicolas - 20 200 Bastia
+33 (0) 4.95.54.20.45
www.bastia-tourisme.com
SAINT FLORENT NEBBIU TOURIST OFFICE
Why plan this destination?
- By the sea
- Capacity and quality of accommodation
Its strengths
- Strategic location 30 minutes from a port and airport
- Nautical destination with some of the most beautiful unspoilt beaches on the island
- A nature destination with plenty of hiking opportunities
Not to be missed
- The village of Saint-Florent
- The Agriate and its wild beaches
- The Nebbiu cathedral
- The church of St Michel in Murato
- Cap Corse
Its hidden gems
- The vineyard cycle route
- The Viecchiaja coastal path
- Farinole beach
CAP CORSE TOURISM OFFICE CAPICORSU
Why plan this destination?
- The beauty of the landscapes: a wild and unspoilt corner of the island is a peninsula with 40% of its land area classified as a protected area.
- Sea side: in the heart of the Cap Corse and Agriate marine nature park covering 6,830 km² of maritime space.
- The luxury of tracing the course of the sun throughout the day
- Le Cap and its ‘seascapes’, its own special heritage
- A true land/sea destination to accommodate the whole family: in the course of a day, you can easily combine land/sea leisure activities due to their close proximity.
On the sea side: surfing spots and schools, kayaking, diving, underwater hiking, etc.
On the land side: numerous walks for all levels. There's also the customs officers' trail at the tip of Cap Corse and the crest trail for seasoned adventurers.
- Architectural heritage, culinary delights and specific know-how: a true sensory voyage. Olive oil made from dried olives. Atypical wines: Impassitu or Rappu, candied citron, lobster pasta and the list goes on.
- Architectural heritage: the largest concentration of towers on the coast with square towers that are ‘Casatorre’ houses.
- ‘Casatorre’ houses; from American houses to windmills; from tombs with multiple symbols to ‘magazini’, which are edifices built on the rocks.
Its highlights
- ‘Tourism on a human scale’, respectful of the environment and the living environment, encouraging conversation and the experience of new and authentic travel.
- The feeling of being on an island within an island. Cap Corse allows you to appreciate relatively large natural areas without buildings, with villages that suddenly appear in the heart of lush nature.
- The quality of the well-maintained footpaths, particularly through 18 themed walks that allow you to discover the heritage of the 18 communes of Cap Corse.
- The tip of Cap Corse, which is particularly well preserved due to the presence of numerous environmental organisations and Corsican local authority services (Natura 2000, Conservatoire du littoral, Office de l'environnement).
- Numerous eco-tourism offers.
- Excursions to the island of Capraia (Tuscan Archipelago) are available from Santa Severa, Macinaggio and Barcaggio. Excursions and sea trips are available from a number of ports, offering a chance to see the Cap Corse from the sea.
Must-sees
- The Customs Officers' Trail at the tip of Cap Corse from Macinaggio (Rogliano to Centuri). A 19km stretch along the coast between Macinaggio and Centuri with beautiful protected natural areas.
- The Mattei mill between Ersa and Centuri. An emblematic place symbolising the entrepreneurial spirit of the Capcorsins. Magnificent panorama.
- The Seneca Tower in Luri. Nestled on a rocky outcrop, this is a fantastic belvedere offering a view of the two seas.
- The bell tower of Canari on the village square, offering a beautiful panorama.
- The Paoline Tower in Nonza, from which you can admire the famed and vast black pebble beach.
- The restored Tour d'Albo, which can be visited.
Its hidden gems
- The Scalu marina in Pino
- The village of Barrettali where the last citron farm is located.
- The Tollare marina in Ersa
Its flagship events
- Ballà Boum Festival (music) in Brando (June)
- The sea festival A Festa di U Mare in Santa Severa - Luri (end of July)
- Erbalunga Music Festival (August)
- The Sisco onion festival (August)
- The international lyric singing competition in Canari (September)
- A Stida Capicursina (windsurfing, kite surfing and sailboat races) in Macinaggio (October)
Interesting services
+ Guided tour in Luri with a visit to an ‘American house’.
Every Wednesday from June to September, discover the historical, cultural and natural heritage of a Corsican valley, Luri, with a guide on a walking tour. The programme includes a visit to an ‘American house’, chapels and small heritage sites, so you can follow in the footsteps of the Capcorsins who forged the history of this peninsula: lords, farmers, long-distance sailors, intrepid adventurers.
Duration: 2 hours.
Meet at the hamlet of A Piazza, on the square in front of the church of St-Pierre, at 10am every Wednesday, booking required.
capcorse.tourisme@orange.fr or tel: +33 (0)4 95 35 40 34
Price: €7/person (free for children under 12)
- Sunset aperitif walk at the tip of Cap Corse
The Cap Corse - Capicorsu Tourist Office, in partnership with CAP CORSE RANDONNEES, offers you an aperitif walk at the tip of Cap Corse (semi-nocturnal).
Dates & Times: every Tuesday and Saturday from 6pm during the summer.
Location: around the Moulin Mattei.
Price: €25/person Bookings:
+33 (0)495354034
On the natural rooftop of Corsica, the authentic experience of a gustatory & contemplative walk at sunset in the footsteps of the flavours of Cap Corse.
- Free guided tours
The Tourist Office is working with the Marine Park to offer free guided tours of the Santa Maria chapel and the Tour d'Albo, as well as with the CdC's Department of Natural Environments, offering several free guided walks on the Moulin Mattei and Albo sites. These are great cultural offers in unspoilt areas, designed to raise visitors' awareness of the importance of preserving ecosystems.
Information: +33(0)495354034
www.capcorse-tourisme.corsica
Accommodation profiles
Around twenty hotels, ranging from family-run establishments to 5-star establishments, with the option of staying in the famous American houses or enjoying the peace and quiet of a small 4-star hotel. A dozen tourist residences. 7 campsites and a good selection of charming gites and rooms, including the homes of notable people.
Group accommodation
Hôtel Saint-Roch in Albo (Ogliastro) - Hôtel U Ricordu in Macinaggio - Hôtel U Libecciu in Macinaggio - Hôtel
Castel Brando (Brando).
U Libecciu in Macinaggio - Hotel
Pro contact
Patrick Saliceti
Tel: +33 (0)7 88 88 20 77
MARANA-GOLO INTERCOMMUNAL TOURISM OFFICE
Why plan this destination?
- Corsica off the beaten track (a micro-region where everything remains to be discovered)
- One of the main gateways to Corsica (Bastia-Poretta international airport)
- A receptive centre open all year round
- A geographical location conducive to touring (star holidays)
- The presence of three distinctly interconnected geographical areas (the plain, the mountains and the lagoon), with Corsica's only lagoon system.
Its strong points
- Immersion in nature with a plethora of leisure activities and exceptional natural sites
- An authentic region
- A Kids Friendly destination
- A structured cultural and heritage offering (Musée de France, cultural centre, media libraries, eco-museum, private museum...)
- Development of a range of events: MARANA.GOLO ARTE
FESTIVAL
Must-sees
- Museum and archaeological site of Mariana - Prince Rainier III of
- Monaco
- The Biguglia nature reserve and pond
- Picturesque villages and hiking trails
- Cime de Stella
- The 16km of golden sand of the lagoon - Marana beach
Its hidden gems
- Col de Bigorno: 360° view of the area (popular with cyclists)
- Canoeing at the mouth of the Golo river
- Walk on the San Damiano peninsula (ornithological visit)
- Discovery of the village, hiking and the municipal swimming pool in the commune of Lento
- River spot accessible to all from the Accendi Pipa bar-restaurant
Its flagship events
The area's range of events includes the Biguglia cultural centre, the Borgo sports complex, the A CANONICA in Lucciana rural fair, farmers' markets, Christmas markets, village concerts, heritage festivals, sporting events... and a flagship product: THE MARANA.GOLO ARTE FESTIVAL at the intersection of art, nature and technology.
Interesting services
- Guided walking programme
- Possibility of scheduling birdwatching tours with Paul POLI
Accommodation profiles
More than 10 varied, extensive hotels open all year round.
- Three hotels and a 4* campsite
- Ten 3* hotels
- Two 3* tourist residences
- Two youth hostels
- Three campsites
- One hundred and seventy-seven furnished tourist accommodation establishments
- Eleven bed and breakfast establishments
A total of 7,791 beds in the area
Group accommodation
Isola Hôtel, Hôtel Mercure, le
Cors'Hôtel, Hôtel Chez Walter, Hôtel la Lagune,
Hôtel la Madrague, Le Bellambra, Le San Damiano, Résidence Cala Bianca.
Professional contact
Ms Séverine RIVIERE
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