Activities and leisure in Calvi

From your room in our hotel in Calvi, you can reach the headland of the Revellata, in about one and a half hour of hiking. From this magnificent place, you will be able to contemplate the fortified city of Calvi and its citadel, which appears clearly in its role of capital of Balagne.
Beyond the ramparts, the vast old residences seem to supervise the coasts. The Phoenicians, a people of maritime traders, would have used this bay as a shelter in the 5th century BCE. But it was by the time of the Genoese occupation (XIII century) that the citadel of Calvi was built. Even if the beache of the Gulf of Calvi extend for miles, the city itself is quite small. However, one get lost with great pleasure in the alleys and staircases of the citadel, among some crooked houses, that are all plastered in soft colors.


A little advice : if you didn't came by train, but by car, it is better to park it before visiting Calvi, maybe at your free parking place that is reserved for you when you stay at one of our hotels in Calvi. That will be wise. No doubt your steps will take you immediately to the port: The Quay offer the best viewpoint on the Citadel. You will see an isolated dungeon, just in front of the ramparts, is the tower of salt. It used to be a warehouse, after being erected as a fortification.

THE BEACH OF CALVI :

What if your holidays in Corsica started at one of the most beautiful beaches of Calvi ?

This beach is about 5 km long with fine and white sand, crystal-clear water,and nearby the city center. accessible on foot from the city heart, this beach still attracts people, in summer and winter, for a Sunday walk.

ARTS AND CRAFT’S ROAD:

In the villages of the hinterland the craftspeople exercise manually on noble products their ancestral knowledge and will share their traditions to showcase their heritage.
Thus, each village prepare its products in participatory workshops where a magical moment of meeting takes place, in a friendly spirit!
Each village has its own specialty, in various workshops, you will find specialties such as cutlery, ceramics, honey-production, wine, Canistrelli (Corsican biscuits),jams, olive oil, essential oils …
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NOTRE DAME DE LA SERRA :

The chapel is located on a hill overlooking Calvi and offers a panorama over the entire gulf.
To get there, take the northern exit of Calvi, go straight on for almost 5 km, then take a road on your left at the sign “Notre Dame de la Serra”, and go until the end of the road. A panoramic view of the bay of Calvi, and the Reginu valley to Lumio, awaits you !

THE VILLAGE OF OCCI :

The former village of Occi, located on the heights of the village of Lumio, between L'Ile-Rousse and Calvi. Three identified trails can lead you the village. You will discover the ruins of this abandoned village, which offers an exceptional view on the marine of Sant'Ambroggio and the Gulf of Calvi.
In Corsica, there are not only beautiful beaches with incredible turquoise-coloured water, there are also rivers in the mountains with crystal-clear water.

THE BONIFATO FOREST :

Located about 20 km from Calvi, the Figarella, this small river composed of natural pools, of different sizes where you can cool off!
It is beautiful but very crowded in the summer, so it is better to leave early in the morning.

THE FANGO VALLEY :

The Fango Valley is paradise for bathing, the idleness and the pleasure of the eyes !

On the programme : waterfalls, natural pools and rock slides.
The road isn’t far from the river, so bathing places are very accessible.


Some advices before your departure …

- The basic tools and equipment needed in your bag : sneakers (keep your tongs for the beach !), sunglasses, hat or cap, sunscreen, sandwiches, a bin liner, at least 1.5 liters of water, a cellpone (charged !), a first aid-kit, and of course a camera for memories.
- Every year, Corsica has serious fires. Do not leave your rubbish.
- Moderate your harvests
- Do not camp and do not light a fire
- Do not disturb animals

In case of high winds or thunderstorm in the mountains, walks in forest and bathing in river are discouraged, or even prohibited. Be informed !

Good swim !