Holidays in corsica

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The first place to visit with a rented bike or scooter in Calvi Corsica is the presqu’île of the Girolata, an impressive promontory boasting a lighthouse and sensational beaches hidden behind boulders. Its roads are unbelievably bumpy and only get worse as you go, so it is best to park early and hike around the peninsula. On your way back, a right at the stop sign leads to a chapel with a must-see view of the entire bay of Calvi. Travel in Corsica : Pictures of Calvi

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The first place to visit with a rented bike or scooter in Calvi Corsica is the presqu’île of the Girolata, an impressive promontory boasting a lighthouse and sensational beaches hidden behind boulders. Its roads are unbelievably bumpy and only get worse as you go, so it is best to park early and hike around the peninsula. On your way back, a right at the stop sign leads to a chapel with a must-see view of the entire bay of Calvi.

Travel in Corsica: Pictures of Calvi

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It is a interesting thing, but always when we talk about Corsica I have to ask my self: Is it Corsica in France or in Italy? Yeah Island of Corsica is In France but it is closer to the Italy then France. How to? Geographically lies in Mediteranean sea exactly between Tyrrhenian and Ligurian seas. The island has around 8600 sq kilommetres and around 260.000 inhabitants.

Calvi shops Corsica

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The protected bay of Calvi was visited with fondness even by the Etruscans, the Venetians and the Greek. The first harbor was built by the Romans. The name Calvi appears several times in history books. This is where Admiral Nelson, the later winner of the Trafalgar battle lost his eye when on the invitation of Paoli, the English troops tried to conquer Corsica from the French

Calvi fortress Corsica

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The light; and Calvi’s great sabre of sand, five miles in length, with its inspiring view of the citadel. Apart from in the high season, you have the beach practically to yourself. What's the first thing you do on arrival? I go the newsagent at the top of boulevard Wilson and buy two newspapers, an English one and the local, Corse Matin. I read them at a table outside the café next door, the Rex. It’s a local joint with a real feel of traditional Corsica.

Holidays in Calvi Corsica