
Calvi
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Discover the history of Calvi
Calvi is renowned for its imposing Genoese citadel overlooking the harbor and its long sandy beach bordered by crystal-clear waters. The town is ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling, while the coastal coves can be explored by kayak or boat excursions. The surrounding area offers contrasting natural landscapes, from the wild expanses of the Désert des Agriates to the forests and waterfalls of the Bonifatu valley. A coastal path connects Calvi to the Revellata peninsula, offering stunning sea views. In the narrow streets of the old town, cafés, shops, and small museums complete the Mediterranean atmosphere, under abundant sunshine.
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Discover the best attractions in Calvi and its surroundings
Citadelle de Calvi
This 13th-century fortress overlooks Calvi's beach and harbor, offering panoramic Mediterranean views and housing a cathedral, governor's palace, and museum within its ramparts.
Réserve Naturelle de Scandola
A UNESCO-listed reserve where landing is forbidden: it can only be approached from the water, on licensed boats out of Calvi, Galéria or Porto, with no anchoring or diving in the core zone. The nearest access on foot is the path to Girolata.
Plage de Ghjunchitu
A pale sand beach in Corbara, in the Balagne, next to Bodri and backed by pines and maquis. A track drops down to it from the N197, and the Balagne train between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse halts nearby on request to the conductor.
Forêt d’Aïtone
Aitone Forest is a pristine beech woodland in Corsica featuring scenic hiking trails and cascading waterfalls, offering immersion in Mediterranean mountain nature.
Plage d'Aregno
Plage de l'Algajola is a sandy beach in northern Corsica offering clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling along the dramatic rocky coastline.
Plage de Bodri
Plage de Bodri is a sandy beach on the west coast of Corsica near Calvi, offering clear turquoise waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling in a scenic Mediterranean setting.
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