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Calvi, the capital of the Balagne region, is situated in an enormous and quite astonishing natural amphitheatre with high mountains to the rear and a vast bay in front: it is dominated by a huge fortified citadel and made up of a mass of winding streets, ancient dwellings – some are now boutiques – the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, and the great citadel with its distinctive ochre-stuccoed Palais as well as superb views of the marina, the bay and the mountains.
The town with its distinctive white houses has some fine boutiques and restaurants and, just below it, the port with its Genovese tower is home to many elegant yachts: quayside restaurants, cafés and music venues create an animated ambiance, both by day and at night.
The beach at Calvi, six kilometres long and flanked by a long line of elegant umbrella pines – la Pinède – is considered to be one of the finest in Corsica and visited by many yachts since it is a very secure anchorage in an almost enclosed bay.
Calvi is quite possibly the better of the three most lovely centres in Corsica – it's really just about perfect for the children and young people – and whilst one can arrive by air, coming by boat ranks as one of the great Corsican experiences; it is also possible to arrive by air at Bastia and drive – it takes about two and a half hours – and, just before Calvi, one passes by Lumio with its signature white church and a newly-constructed golf course.
The town with its distinctive white houses has some fine boutiques and restaurants and, just below it, the port with its Genovese tower is home to many elegant yachts: quayside restaurants, cafés and music venues create an animated ambiance, both by day and at night.
The beach at Calvi, six kilometres long and flanked by a long line of elegant umbrella pines – la Pinède – is considered to be one of the finest in Corsica and visited by many yachts since it is a very secure anchorage in an almost enclosed bay.
Calvi is quite possibly the better of the three most lovely centres in Corsica – it's really just about perfect for the children and young people – and whilst one can arrive by air, coming by boat ranks as one of the great Corsican experiences; it is also possible to arrive by air at Bastia and drive – it takes about two and a half hours – and, just before Calvi, one passes by Lumio with its signature white church and a newly-constructed golf course.
The coast between Calvi and the capital, Ajjacio, is wild and beautiful with steep cliffs, tiny islands, creeks, and some of the most beautiful gulfs on the island: the 5000 acre, UNESCO-recognized Scandola nature reserve has an incomparable geological, floral and maritime wealth; Porto and Cargése are superb; finally, just before Ajjacio, there is the vast Gulf of Sagone with calm, blue waters, long, sandy beaches and surrounding hills covered with maquis, green oaks and olive trees.
Ajjacio, the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte, is located on the largest gulf of the island and was a 15th-century Genovese stronghold: it hosts a magnificent citadel, the Fesch Museum of Italian painting, second only to that of the Louvre, many buildings of great historic interest including a 16th-century cathedral, a bustling waterfront, and a daily market in the César Campinchi square with abundant lobster and fish.
Around the Cours Napoléon, there are many boutiques, terraces and cafés. In the early evening as the swallows dart overhead, the view from the Jetée de la Citadelle of the port, the town and the comely surrounding hills all illuminated, is quite simply unforgettable.
Ajjacio, one of the principal points of arrival for Corsica, is the jump-off point for some enchanting excursions: to the north, les Iles Sanguinaires and, on the south side, a lovely little village, Porticcio, with a fine beach and a legendary hotel overlooking the bay.
Ajjacio, the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte, is located on the largest gulf of the island and was a 15th-century Genovese stronghold: it hosts a magnificent citadel, the Fesch Museum of Italian painting, second only to that of the Louvre, many buildings of great historic interest including a 16th-century cathedral, a bustling waterfront, and a daily market in the César Campinchi square with abundant lobster and fish.
Around the Cours Napoléon, there are many boutiques, terraces and cafés. In the early evening as the swallows dart overhead, the view from the Jetée de la Citadelle of the port, the town and the comely surrounding hills all illuminated, is quite simply unforgettable.
Ajjacio, one of the principal points of arrival for Corsica, is the jump-off point for some enchanting excursions: to the north, les Iles Sanguinaires and, on the south side, a lovely little village, Porticcio, with a fine beach and a legendary hotel overlooking the bay.
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