L’Île-Rousse walking tour

by | Culture and heritage excursions, Ile rousse excursions, Local wine and food, Organic production, Outdoor activity

L’Ile-Rousse walking tour

L’Ile-Rousse walking tour

L’Île-Rousse was founded in 1758 by Pasquale Paoli, a Corsican patriot leader, who designed and wrote the Constitution of the State, which was a representative democracy.

Nowadays, L’Ile-Rousse is charming and genuine village to visit, from the Marinella to the Market square, you will follow the narrow cobbled streets to discover some of the local artisans, to Paoli Square for a petanque game with a local tasting.

Port of call : Bastia

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Bastia

Themed  : Nature, Outdoor activity, Local wine and food, Organic production.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, senoirs.

CONTACT

Corsica Cruise Club
CCI Bastia
Port de Bastia

MULTIMEDIA

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DOCUMENTATION

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www.corsica-saintflorent.com
www.bastia-tourisme.corsica
www.calvi-tourisme.com
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr

The Nature Reserve of Scandola, UNESCO World Heritage

by | Calvi excursions, Culture and heritage excursions, Nature excursions, Outdoor activity, Panoramic tour excursions

The Nature Reserve of Scandola, UNESCO World Heritage

The Nature Reserve of Scandola, UNESCO World Heritage

Scandola is both a sea and land reserve, you will be among a succession of volcano cliffs that plunge into blue clear sea. Those cliffs are home to many protected species, such as the bearded vulture, the peregrine falcon or the corsican mouflon.

The sea environment hosts red coral, mother-of-pearl, sea urchins, lobsters, spider crabs or big dolphins you can see swimming from the boat. 

The excursion is a full day one including a swimming stop.

Port of call : Calvi

Duration  : 3h30

Location  : From Calvi by boat (Different sizes of boats are available)

Themed  : Nature, Panoramic tour.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, groups.

CONTACT

Corsica Cruise Club
CCI Bastia
Port de Bastia

MULTIMEDIA

Webcam
Corsica in 360°
Movie Corsica Cruise Club

DOCUMENTATION

Techinal Brochure
Port tariffs

 

TOURISME OFFICE

www.corsica-saintflorent.com
www.bastia-tourisme.corsica
www.calvi-tourisme.com
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr

Balagne Scenic drive

by | Calvi excursions, Ile rousse excursions, Nature excursions, Panoramic tour excursions

Balagne Scenic drive

A relaxing tour and scenic treat !

This guided driving tour takes you through Corsica’s picturesque Balagne region, which is overflowing with olive groves, fruit orchards, and velvet green hills.
You’ll set off towards Notre Dame de la Serra, an 18th century chapel that offers sweeping views of the mountains and Calvi below.

Next, you’ll venture through the countryside, passing the ruins of an ancient silver mine, as well as the Genoese tower where Pince Bonaparte built his hunting pavilion in 1852.

From here, you’ll head through the Fango Valley. Driving on, you’ll make tracks for the coastal wildlige reserve of Scandola.

At last, you will discover the Cirque of Bonifato, a dense forest filled with evergreens and pines. A relaxing tour and scenic treat!

Port of call : Calvi

Duration  : 4 hours

Location  : Calvi and hinterland (30 minutes to 1 hour from Calvi)

Themed  : Nature, Panoramic tour.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, groups.

CONTACT

Corsica Cruise Club
CCI Bastia
Port de Bastia

MULTIMEDIA

Webcam
Corsica in 360°
Movie Corsica Cruise Club

DOCUMENTATION

Techinal Brochure
Port tariffs

 

TOURISME OFFICE

www.corsica-saintflorent.com
www.bastia-tourisme.corsica
www.calvi-tourisme.com
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr

The old villages of Balagne

by | Calvi excursions, Culture and heritage excursions, Ile rousse excursions, Nature excursions, Outdoor activity, Panoramic tour excursions

The old villages of Balagne

Dropping by the past from Calvi to l’Ile-Rousse…

Corsica main’s appeal is its scenery and this pleasant excursion will take you on winding road from one picturesque village to another.

You will discover the hinterland of the Balagne region along a scenic road that will take you through the old villages which overlook some of the most fertile land of the island.

The visit includes a stop of an olive oil mill with a tasting and a stop in L’Ile-Rousse where free time is afforded fro browsing.

Return to Calvi after having explored this charming village.

A 4×4 version is also available ! 

Port of call : Calvi, L’Île-Rousse.

Duration  : Half day

Location  : Calvi & L’Île-Rousse hinterland

Themed  : Nature, Panoramic tour, Culture and heritage.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, groups.

CONTACT

Corsica Cruise Club
CCI Bastia
Port de Bastia

MULTIMEDIA

Webcam
Corsica in 360°
Movie Corsica Cruise Club

DOCUMENTATION

Techinal Brochure
Port tariffs

 

TOURISME OFFICE

www.corsica-saintflorent.com
www.bastia-tourisme.corsica
www.calvi-tourisme.com
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr

Falasorma valley, from the sea to the mountains

by | Calvi excursions, Nature excursions, Panoramic tour excursions

Falasorma valley, from the sea to the mountains

the Falasorma valley, reached by a breathtaking coastal road.

From Punta Revellata to the Fangu River, in some of the most beautiful and protected natural sites of Corsica, discover another part of the hinterland: the Falasorma valley, reached by a breathtaking coastal road.

Falasorma valley is on the foot of Paglia Orba e Capu Tafunatu, 2 of the most emblematic moutains of Corsica. It is moreover a land of farmers and shepherds and its goat cheese is well reknowned.

This full day tour includes different stops for visits or activities, such as a kayak tour in an exceptional siteranked Biosphere Reserve (MAB) of UNESCO or snorkeling in the clear waters of Fangu river.

Port of call : Calvi

Duration  : Full day

Location  : Calvi hinterland (30 minutes to 1 hour from Calvi)

Themed  : Nature, Panoramic tour.

Number of people : 10 – 20

Target audience : Families, single, couples, groups.

CONTACT

Corsica Cruise Club
CCI Bastia
Port de Bastia

MULTIMEDIA

Webcam
Corsica in 360°
Movie Corsica Cruise Club

DOCUMENTATION

Techinal Brochure
Port tariffs

 

TOURISME OFFICE

www.corsica-saintflorent.com
www.bastia-tourisme.corsica
www.calvi-tourisme.com
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr