Visit Calvi in Corsica

HOLIDAYS IN CORSICA: DISCOVERING THE BALAGNE-REGION

For your holidays in Corsica, the entire team of our hotels and residences in Calvi welcomes you and is at your disposal to help you organize an unforgettable holiday in Corsica by indicating you the sites to visit and the places that you should not miss.
So we have selected a range of paradisiac sites of cultural and natural interest, which you can visit during your stay in Corsica.

For your holidays in Corsica come and discover our hotels or our residences in Calvi; five charming establishments looking forward to welcome you.

HOLIDAY IN CORSICA: DISCOVERING CALVI

The citadel of Calvi

The citadel of Calvi is an historic place, built between 1483 and 1492, it dominates from its ramparts the city of Calvi and its beautiful bay. During your holidays in Corsica you should not miss a walk around its ramparts to appreciate the splendid sights that it offers you on the port of Calvi and its neighborhoods. Our Belvedere hotel is located on the footsteps of the citadel. But to contemplate it, it’s our hotel Sole Mare in Calvi that offers the best sights on the citadel and the sea.

Notre Dame De La Serra and its magnificent viewpoint, for beautiful photos of your holidays in Corsica

On holidays in Corsica and you want to be amazed by one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Calvi? Then, direction Notre-Dame de la Serra, situated in the North of Calvi. Take the coastal road in direction to Galeria for 3 kilometer and then turn left , up to the mountain. Once you arrive, climb the few steps which separate you from the happiness... Open the gate of the chapel, move forward in the small yard which surrounds it and then open your eyes on the magnificent view on Calvi and Lumio! At only 3 km from your holiday residence in Corsica.

The Craftsmen's Road - on the way to your holidays in Corsica

Over ten years ago, the artists and craftspeople of Balagne created together "La strada di l’artigiani".
Between Calvi and Ile-Rousse, in one way or another, through all the old villages, come discover these men and women proud of their trades and passions and who will show you their ancestral knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Calvi, Calenzana, Cateri, Lumio, Corbara, Pigna, San Antonino... are so many sites to visit and as many craftsmen to meet. You can discover the art of glassworks, pottery, cutlery and many other trades such as beekeepers, winemakers, violin maker...

Occi the old village

Lovers of hiking do not forget to visit the old village of Occi, it is an abandoned village above Lumio. Located at 377 meters high, it will offer you a magnificent view on Calvi and its surroundings. You have two trails that can lead you there.
The first starts at Lumio just behind the hotel "Chez Charles", a panel will indicate you the direction. The second starts a few meters above the entrance of the campsite Panoramic, on the road that connects Lumio to Lavatoggio. (The starting point is at a 15 minutes’ drive from your Hotel in Calvi)

Bonifato forest for holidays in Corsica in the colors of nature

For the hikers as well as for the walkers or simply for all the nature lovers, we suggest you to discover the forest of Bonifato. Located at twenty minutes by car from Calvi, this forest of more than 3000 hectares of maritime pines, pines lariccio and of holm oaks will awake your olfactory senses with its fresh and perfumed smells.
Crossed by the river Figarella, you can also have a relaxing and cooling swim in its water basins.

The Fango valley

You wish to have a swim to refresh you and at the same time feeling you’re the last person in this world? Come to the Fango valley! Located at approximately 45 minutes from Calvi, the Fango valley is one of the largest forests of oaks in Corsica and Europe.

In this valley, you will find all along the stream of the river, natural swimming pools, in basins of pink granite. These pools of crystal clear and emeral water await you for beautiful dives.

To get there from Calvi, you have two possibilities: either take the road of the airport in the direction of Galéria, or the road of Ajaccio by the coast,and after crossing the bridge, turn left towards Manso.