The vacations are approaching and you’re planning to discover Corsica? Here’s our guide to the best places to stay in Calvi!
Located in north-west Corsica, Calvi is a port city known for its beautiful beaches and half-moon-shaped bay, the Bay of Calvi. At the western tip of this magnificent bay is the superb medieval citadel of Calvi, emblematic of the city, overlooking the marina. At the heart of the citadel is the baroque cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, one of Calvi’s jewels, surrounded by magnificent little cobbled streets. For Calvi is not just a beautiful seaside resort, it also boasts a superb cultural and architectural heritage, tinged with picturesque charm.
In addition to its magnificent buildings, the city is part of the Balagne region, a beautiful area that combines the joys of the sea and the mountains. Calvi is therefore an excellent starting point for exploring the wonders of the surrounding area, including the seaside, the hinterland with its typical Corsican villages, the mountains and forests in the heart of the country, or for a stroll through the beautiful neighboring town of L’Île-Rousse!
To make the most of your stay in this charming town, we recommend that you choose your Calvi accommodation carefully. So the question arises: where to stay in Calvi? To help you plan your trip, we’ve put together a list of the best places to stay in Calvi!
Downtown and Old Calvi
For an authentic, picturesque experience in the heart of the city, there’s nothing better than choosing Calvi accommodation in the city center. If you want to explore the town and make it your own, discover the typical little bars and restaurants, then we recommend Vieux Calvi. There’s plenty of accommodation to choose from in Calvi.
For entertainment, you can explore Calvi’s picturesque architectural monuments, stroll along the marina or citadel, and discover the hinterland or beach. It’s a great base for exploring the region, and definitely one of the best places to stay in Calvi!
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The beach
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If you want to enjoy the beach above all else, then the area opposite the main beach of the beautiful Corsican town is the perfect place to stay in Calvi! You’ll have easy access on foot to the white sandy beach, bordered by the pine forest. From your accommodation in Calvi, you can also discover the hinterland, the mountains and forests of Calvi, above the nearby district of Petra Maio. Take advantage of your stroll to stop off at Plage de l’Alga: nestling in the Gulf of Revellata, this small beach, just 100 metres long, offers a dreamlike interlude. Visitors appreciate its raw, untamed character, more atypical than Calvi’s main beach.
Along the road to Porto
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The Route de Porto lies behind Vieux Calvi. This is the perfect place to stay in Calvi! Less turbulent than the other districts, it gives you access to a wilder part of Calvi: the Golfe de la Revellata and the Pointe de la Revellata, where the Phare de la Revellata (Revellata lighthouse) stands at the very end.
For example, the Calvi Residence is very popular with visitors: as well as being close to the center of Calvi (minus the hustle and bustle), it boasts an exceptional panorama of the coastline, where magnificent walks await you on the headland and surrounding mountains. If you’re a nature-lover and want to avoid the flood of tourists, then choosing your Calvi accommodation in this slightly hidden part of the city is an excellent idea!
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Petra Maio
Photo credit: Flickr – Nicolas Rénac
If you’ve had enough of the beach and the hustle and bustle, then Petra Maio is the place for you. Located inland behind Calvi beach, this area is perfect for Calvi accommodation. Nature lovers will be delighted by the beautiful walks in the nearby mountains and forests. So if you love hiking, we recommend Petra Maio for your Calvi accommodation! What’s more, the beach is only a short drive away.