Calvi

Discover Calvi and the surrounding area during your holiday

Between the sea and the mountains, Calvi and the surrounding area will appeal to lovers of nature and the activities that go with it: canyoning or just swimming in the natural pools of the Fango, with its hot waters, or in the Figarella that runs through the Bonifato forest. Hiking, with a huge number of signposted trails, including the start of the GR20 for the more experienced. Diving to admire the Mediterranean seabed. Discover freshwater turtles by kayak, a delight for children. Visits to botanical gardens to discover the Corsican maquis and Mediterranean plants. Relax on the wide sandy beaches or in the peaceful coves. You can also visit the Scandola nature reserve, which can only be visited by sea and is listed by UNESCO. There are daily boat departures from Calvi. Calvi and the Balagne will appeal to nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet. Whether you're a family, a couple or a group of friends, Calvi and the Balagne will provide a dream holiday for everyone. You can also sample local specialities: cold meats (lonzu, coppa, saucisson…), cheese (brocciu for example), pastries (fiadone, canistrelli, torta…) and much more. From aperitif to dessert, Corsican gastronomy is sure to delight you! Calvi is located in the heart of the Balagne region, making it an ideal base for visiting the surrounding villages and trying out a new beach every day. You'll also be well placed to go further afield and visit part of Cap Corse, the calanques of Piana and Corte. Whether you arrive by ferry or by plane, Calvi and Balagne are easily accessible from the main roads. The discovery begins as soon as you set foot on Corsican soil.

Activities to discover near Calvi

You can visit the grandiose citadel of Calvi and the very many typical villages of Balagne, just a stone's throw from Calvi by wandering the winding cobbled streets that will lead you to magnificent craft workshops and breathtaking viewpoints. Rich in history, Calvi and Ile Rousse will reveal their secrets to you, from the Genoese occupation to Napoleon, via Pascal Paoli, the "Father of Corsica". On foot, on a donkey, by bike or by car, you'll go from village to village, alternating between hills and mountain passes. A change of scenery guaranteed! You can relax with an authentic lemonade in Sant Antonino, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, before setting off again for Pigna, the magnificent craft village, then Corbara, Monticello, Calenzana, Montemaggiore Lumio… Corsica and the Balagne region are also home to traditional polyphonic music and song. You'll have the chance to marvel at a concert in a church, whether in the small villages of Balagne, Calvi or Ile rousse. You might even be lucky enough to hear some improvised singing on a seaside terrace or in a typical village, to the sound of guitars. You'll hear the Corsican language everywhere, from the elders to the young, all keen to preserve their identity by keeping traditions alive. You'll have the chance to attend a procession and so gain a better understanding of the traditions of Calvi and the Balagne.