Is Calvi worth visiting?

Calvi is lovely and highly recommended for beaches, restaurants and nice atmosphere. The only negative is the cost – it is not a cheap place to holiday.

What is Calvi known for?

In recent years Calvi has reinvented itself as Corsica’s capital of culture. The town plays host to many music festivals during the summer including “Calvi on the Rocks” in July and “Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques” in September. An impressive art exhibition also takes place in the Citadel from June to September.

How many days in Calvi?

2 days in Calvi The citadel, with its beautiful views over the city and the sea. The old town and its many typical shops. The port, the perfect place to have a lunch on a terrace while admiring the boats! Calvi beach, a long white sand beach with turquoise waters.

Can you visit Corsica without a car?

The best way to explore the island of Corsica is without doubt by car, or by bicycle if you’re one of the rare breed of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy almost vertical, tortuous uphill climbs and many a hairpin bend.

Is Bastia Corsica worth visiting?

Starting off in the Haute-Corse region, the area’s administrative centre Bastia is well worth a visit, perched on a mountainside. From there, head towards Cap Corse. Rugged landscapes, Mediterranean scrubland with myrtle and strawberry trees, vineyards and white sandy beaches will mark out your route.

Is there a ferry from Nice to Calvi?

The ferry from Nice to Calvi is currently not in service. To travel from Corsica to France, see our alternative routes: Nice-Bastia, Nice-Ile Rousse, Toulon-Bastia and Toulon-Porto Vecchio.

How do you get to Calvi Corsica?

How to reach Calvi by boat or plane. Calvi is accessible by boat from the cities of the south of France, and by some cities of Italy. It also has an airport with a few flights per day from Paris, Marseille and Nice and even from Switzerland.

How much time should I spend in Corsica?

You can spend as long as you want Corsica as there is so much to see (we spent 10 days but I could have easily stayed there all summer…). I’d advise going for at least 14 days if you want to go around the WHOLE island.