
Bastia
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Discover the history of Bastia
A Corsican port with a strong identity, Bastia blends Genoese heritage with spectacular coastal landscapes. The Old Harbour, lined with colorful facades and fishing boats, serves the districts of Terra Vecchia and Terra Nova, where narrow streets and Baroque churches stand beside the Citadel and the Governor's Palace. Nearby, Arinella Beach is perfect for families and paddleboarding, while the rocky coves of Toga are ideal for snorkeling. Kayaking allows you to explore the surrounding cliffs, and the Cardo hills offer views over the Mediterranean and terraced vineyards. Further north, Cap Corse and the Désert des Agriates reveal panoramic trails, wild beaches and preserved natural reserves.
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Discover the best attractions in Bastia and its surroundings
Torra di Nonza
The square tower built in 1760 on Pasquale Paoli's orders watches the west coast of Cap Corse from a cliff about a hundred metres high. A stairway drops from the village to the black shingle beach, spoil from the old Canari asbestos mine.
Lotu Beach
Undisturbed beach in a desert wilderness area, reached by boat or via a lengthy coastal trek.
Plage de la Marana
The Marana lido runs for some ten kilometres south of Bastia, a strip of sand between the sea and the Biguglia lagoon, a nature reserve watched for its water birds. Several access points lie along the airport road.
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