{"id":12820,"date":"2026-06-30T09:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/visiter-2-jours-calvi-itineraire\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:15:24","slug":"visit-calvi-2-days-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-calvi-2-days-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Calvi in 2 days: our itinerary (+ Photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days in Calvi is the perfect amount of time to discover its two sides. The first is urban and historic: the Genoese citadel, the narrow streets of the lower town, and the marina. The second, wild and sun-drenched: the hilltop villages of Balagne, the rocky coves of Punta di Spanu.  <br\/>Here are some suggested itineraries to help you <strong>plan your weekend or visit Calvi in two days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-things-to-do-Calvi-visit-Corsica.jpeg\" alt=\"Visiting Calvi in 2 Days - Itineraries\" class=\"wp-image-2043\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for Visiting Calvi in 2 Days<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you see in Calvi in two days? Is that long enough?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In two days, you can explore the citadel and the lower town on the first day, then set out to discover the villages of Balagne and the coves of Punta di Spanu on the second. This is the perfect amount of time to experience the two very different atmospheres of Calvi and its surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to plan your own itinerary, check out our articles:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-calvi-visit-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Attractions in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villages of Balagne<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-calvi-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to Stay in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6a-Calvi-plage\/i-NDqc9gK\/1\/445a5b75\/L\/plage_calvi_Corse-27-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - What to See in Calvi in 2 Days\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map of Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you follow along as you read our itinerary below, here is a map to help you locate Calvi in Balagne and on the island of Corsica:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/map-Calvi-Balagne-Corsica-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Map of Calvi, Balagne, Corsica\" class=\"wp-image-2049\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map &#8211; Calvi in Balagne, Corsica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get to Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to reach Calvi from mainland France.  <br\/>Calvi Airport is the most direct point of entry. You can also take the ferry to L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse, which is a 30-minute drive away.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By land, the city is located on the T30 highway, in the heart of the Balagne region, on the northwestern coast of Corsica:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bastia is 2 hours away,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corte at 1:20,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ajaccio, 3 hours away,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and Saint-Florent, 1 hour and 30 minutes away.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/5i-route-Calvi\/i-Nb5WMJR\/5\/0414c588\/L\/Balagne_calvi_Corse-34-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - How to Get to Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f5740229\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane.png\" alt=\"corsica plane\" class=\"wp-image-12251\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/corsica-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around in Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 1 is spent entirely on foot: the citadel, the lower town, and the beach are all close to each other. Be sure to wear good walking shoes, especially for the citadel, where the narrow streets are paved with uneven stones.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Day 2, however, you&#8217;ll need a car to reach the villages of Balagne and the coves of Punta di Spanu.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-4F6KLGk\/5\/3e37b8a9\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Our Ideal 2-Day Itinerary in Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Calvi<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Option1: Around the citadel<br\/><strong>Hotel Kasano<\/strong> with its modern decor and beautiful views &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/casa-bianca-calvi.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Option 2: Beach side<br\/><strong>Hotel Onda<\/strong> with its charming decor &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/onda.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Option 3: on the heights and in the surrounding villages<br\/><strong>Hotel La Villa Calvi<\/strong>, 5 stars &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-la-villa.fr.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Ou-dormir\/i-KpxVSgX\/0\/395f70c4\/L\/calvi_hotel_Onda_chambre_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Onda\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center liste_hotel wp-block-paragraph\">See all our reviews in <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-calvi-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the best hotels in Calvi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton bouton_avec_phrase is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416250&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2291718&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>See all available hotels<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Morning: Explore the Citadel of Calvi<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your first day with Calvi&#8217;s must-see attraction: its citadel. Before going inside, take a moment to admire it from below; the peninsula on which it stands makes it look as if it\u2019s suspended between the sea and the mountains. Built under Genoese rule between the<sup>13th<\/sup> and<sup>17th<\/sup> centuries, the fortifications protected the city for many years.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-9RhJ4MW\/5\/d9be28e7\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"In the citadel of Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the entrance porch, look up: the inscription &#8220;Civitas Calvi Semper Fidelis&#8221; (&#8220;City of Calvi, Always Faithful&#8221;) commemorates the residents&#8217; loyalty to the Republic of Genoa. We were struck by the citadel&#8217;s unique atmosphere: austere, not very commercial, and quite different from the flower-filled Mediterranean fortresses.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the maze of narrow streets and stairways, look for the following landmarks:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>St. John the Baptist Pro-Cathedral<\/strong>: founded in the<sup>13th<\/sup> century, it houses an altarpiece by Barbagelata from 1498, a marble altar, a gilded wooden pulpit from 1757, and the Black Christ, reputed to have protected the city during the siege of 1555.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Oratory of Saint Anthony<\/strong>: Dating from the<sup>16th<\/sup> century, it houses remarkable frescoes and a<sup>17th-century<\/sup> polychrome wooden crucifix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The MUDACC<\/strong>: Located beneath the first archway at the entrance, this museum has been exhibiting contemporary art since 2020. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-citadel-calvi\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the citadel.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Citadelle\/i-CDcGkMQ\/0\/6c360dc5\/L\/Calvi_citadelle_Cathedrale-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pro-Cathedral\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro-Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End the morning with a stroll along the fortification walls. On one side, Calvi Bay stretches out beneath the mountain peaks, and on a clear day, Monte Cinto, at 2,706 meters, looms on the horizon.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-zrZDBQN\/5\/27b3876f\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-32-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - View from the citadel\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side, the Revellata Peninsula stands out, with its white lighthouse at the tip. At the foot of the ramparts, don&#8217;t miss the bronze bust of Christopher Columbus, who some claim (though it is not certain) was born in Calvi.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-qqcJDzR\/5\/d03ea013\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-36-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ravellata Peninsula\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse  box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>130+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 220 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-corsica\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover<strong>   <\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Corsica-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" class=\"wp-image-3944\" style=\"width:209px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 noon: Lunch at the marina<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head down to the marina for a lunch break. The marina is lively and laid-back, with the sound of the halyards on the moored boats setting the pace. There are several great places to visit there.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-calvi-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"10139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best restaurants in Calvi.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Ville\/i-2KPtkvn\/0\/f68427e2\/L\/Calvi_port-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Day 1 12:30 p.m.&#x2013;2:00 p.m. Lunch at the marina\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Afternoon: Lower Town<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The afternoon is spent exploring the lower town, a lively neighborhood that stretches from the foot of the citadel along the harbor. Rue Georges Clemenceau is the main thoroughfare (reserved for pedestrians in the summer), lined with shops, studios, and caf\u00e9s. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you&#8217;ll come across several landmarks that highlight its heritage.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-pFn8jHg\/1\/df7ed8d8\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-50-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Day 1, 2:00&#x2013;5:00 p.m. Stroll through the lower town\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is worth a visit: its pink Baroque fa\u00e7ade is impossible to miss. In addition, the Salt Tower near the port, built in 1495, once served as a watchtower before being converted into a salt warehouse and a tax collection office.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also appreciate the little details that give the town its character: Louis Patriarche\u2019s statue of the water carrier and the Marchal Fountain, erected in honor of a professor of hygiene who was born in Calvi.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Ville\/i-CmFXZmc\/0\/KgBfNPNvSdFxGtz35RF3rtk25GCpbHthSGSpv93jN\/L\/Calvi_eglise_Sainte_marie_Majeure-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Church of St. Mary Major\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of St. Mary Major<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Late Afternoon: La Pin\u00e8de Beach<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To wrap up this first day, head to Calvi Beach\u2014also known as Plage de la Pin\u00e8de\u2014and take a walk along this stretch of sand lined with pine trees. The beach is truly unique in Corsica: long, with the citadel on one side and the mountains on the other, it brings together everything that characterizes the Balagne region in a single panorama.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Plage-principale\/i-LQj8p4v\/0\/Kzs9szFG8KCVmz4WX5Snf3zrRMB4dghh7wXJX8bwJ\/L\/plage-principale-calvi-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Day 1, 5:00&#x2013;7:00 p.m. Walk along La Pin&#xE8;de Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the late afternoon, the golden light illuminates the ramparts and the peninsula. You can also hike up to the Notre-Dame de la Serra Chapel if you have the energy\u2014built in the<sup>15th<\/sup> century on the hills above Calvi, it offers the most sweeping view of the entire bay. We were there in the evening: the view of the citadel, the marina, and the mountains was breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6a-Calvi-plage\/i-nCdc8jf\/1\/b8b0319c\/L\/plage_calvi_%20beach_Corsica-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi Beach, mountain view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR TIPS FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5418\" style=\"width:280px;height:354px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical.png 421w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduite_vertical-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars -&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See all our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 9:00\u201310:00 a.m.: Notre-Dame de la Serra<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra\/i-jfKTjpD\/0\/NJsvnnqbtxkvJ5Dpg6wWSPCcZd4Bqt4h9hsHCC57d\/L\/Calvi_notre_Dame_serra-L.jpg\" alt=\"Our Lady of the Serra\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the hills above Calvi, be sure to visit the Notre Dame de La Serra Chapel.<br\/>Built in the 15th century, it is surrounded by magnificent rocks and scrubland.<br\/>And, clearly, this is where you\u2019ll enjoy the best view of Calvi Bay.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Notre-Dame-de-la-Serra\/i-NwrbmvF\/0\/a5c51f50\/L\/Calvi_notre_Dame_serra_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"Notre-Dame de la Serra - View of Calvi Bay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we were there, we could see the citadel, the marina, the entire bay, and the mountains very clearly. Awesome!<br\/>This place is truly one of a kind in Corsica.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.: Villages of Balagne<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This second day is a complete change of pace. Leave Calvi by car to explore the villages of Balagne, nestled in the hills between the sea and the mountains. The region is also known for its traditional Corsican houses, its unobstructed views, and its unspoiled character.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We suggest a loop route that connects three villages near Calvi, heading northeast.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-lumio-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lumio<\/a>, 15 minutes from Calvi, facing due west toward the sea. From its narrow streets, the view of Calvi Bay and the citadel is already remarkable. If you have time, head up to the abandoned village of Occi, just above\u2014a place frozen in time, overgrown with vegetation, whose ruins tell the story of an older Corsica.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Lumio\/i-KHFffPT\/0\/7d6b6a6c\/L\/Village_Lumio-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lumio\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, continue on to <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-sant-antonino-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sant&#8217;Antonino<\/a>, a 30-minute drive from Calvi, one of the oldest villages in Corsica. Perched on its rocky promontory, it offers 360\u00b0 panoramic views of the entire Balagne region. The narrow streets there are a veritable maze. Please note: Be sure to wear sturdy shoes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Extra\/i-pz3gCtg\/0\/9585f3e1\/L\/Sant_Antonino_Corsica_DP_15607029-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End your trip in <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-pigna-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pigna<\/a>, 35 minutes from Calvi, which you&#8217;ll recognize by its distinctive blue shutters. This village is known for its artisans and musicians: the atmosphere there is livelier than in Sant&#8217;Antonino. We love this succession of very different landscapes within just a few kilometers.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Balagne\/Pigna\/i-cBHPc3B\/1\/404b7047\/L\/village_pigna_corse-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pigna\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES<br\/> <span>AT <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">North Corsica<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Introduction to diving &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/calvi-l1537\/calvi-introduction-to-diving-dive-with-an-instructor-t415457\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Snokeling trip &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/calvi-l1537\/calvi-pointe-de-la-revellata-snorkeling-tour-with-boat-ride-t416451\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options + availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Quad between sea and mountains &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/calvi-l1537\/excursion-quad-2-heures-t392350\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos + availability<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Canyoning &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/haute-corse-l150371\/canyoning-tc65\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">4WD tour &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/haute-corse-l150371\/sorties-en-jeep-et-4x4-tc39\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column plongee-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Canyoning\/i-JgrZgGw\/0\/39b12678\/S\/canyoning-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 Afternoon: Punta di Spanu<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The afternoon is spent at Punta di Spanu, 25 minutes from Calvi, at the far end of the bay. It&#8217;s one of our favorite spots in Balagne, with a unique atmosphere: there are no developed beaches, no umbrellas, and no organized crowds here. Just two small sandy areas flanked by giant boulders, some of which have been cleanly cut away by erosion.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploration is the name of the game here: a series of small coves follow one after another, and the rocks offer plenty of handholds for those who love to climb and observe. You can alternate between swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, and walking around the headland. Unsupervised coves: Caution advised for beginner swimmers.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6c-Punta-di-Spanu\/i-SSbDkpC\/6\/0139991a\/L\/Punta_di_Spanu_Corsica-85-L.jpg\" alt=\"Punta di Spanu\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you walk along the headland, you&#8217;ll come to a Genoese tower that&#8217;s worth a visit. The walk to the tower is short\u2014less than 30 minutes one way\u2014and the coastal trail offers gradually unfolding views of Calvi Bay with the citadel in the background: it is from here that you can best appreciate how the fortress fits into its surroundings.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Punta di Spanu, the citadel looks small, distant, almost miniature. It&#8217;s a striking contrast to the day before, when you were walking through its narrow streets.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/punta-di-spanu-lumio-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6c-Punta-di-Spanu\/i-JmZtmn7\/5\/79e1c85b\/L\/Punta_di_Spanu_Corsica-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Calvi Citadel from Punta di Spanu\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Explore culture and history in greater depth<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re passionate about culture, make the most of Day 1 by spending the day at the citadel.<br\/>Pick up the Citadel audio guide, available at the tourist office. The audio tracks\u2014in French, English, German, and Italian\u2014place each monument in its historical context, from the earliest ancient settlements through the Genoese period. In particular, you will learn about the story of Pietro Baglioni, who led the residents&#8217; revolt after Alfonso V of Aragon captured the citadel in 1420, and the city&#8217;s development under the administration of Saint-Georges beginning in 1453. The audio guide features traditional Corsican music.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6b-calvi-Citadelle\/i-73GdHTs\/5\/2f6714ec\/L\/citadelle_calvi_%20Corse_Corsica-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Alternatives for Exploring Culture and History in Depth\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In that case, plan on spending 2 to 2.5 hours at the citadel. In addition, the Sainte-Marie-Majeure Church in the lower town and the MUDACC (closed on weekends) are great additions to a cultural itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative 2: Water and Outdoor Activities<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calvi offers great options for outdoor enthusiasts.  <br\/><strong>Scuba diving<\/strong> is a particularly well-suited activity for the bay: the seabed is teeming with marine life, and beginners can enjoy their first dive in an exceptional setting\u2014with the Balagne mountains on one side and the citadel on the other as they resurface. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/calvi-l1537\/calvi-introduction-to-diving-dive-with-an-instructor-t415457\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check availability<\/a>. For experienced divers, the wreck of a U.S. B-17 bomber lies at a depth of 28 meters in the bay.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6c-Punta-di-Spanu\/i-n3zLvJ2\/5\/3fdce190\/L\/Punta_di_Spanu_Corsica-83-L.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For hikers,<\/strong> the trail from Pointe de la Revellata south of Calvi (3 hours and 30 minutes, less than 10 km) offers views of the citadel, the cliffs, and rare coastal wildlife. For a more adventurous outing, a 4WD excursion in the Asco Valley lets you explore the slopes of Monte Cinto and experience radically different landscapes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/calvi-l1537\/calvi-excursion-en-4x4-dans-la-vallee-d-asco-avec-guide-t212367\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the itinerary and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: If you extend your stay<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have 3 days or more in Calvi, there are naturally several more options available. The U Trinichellu beach train, which connects Calvi to L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse in 50 minutes with stops near the beaches, is a great way to explore the coast without a car. L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse itself, founded by Pasquale Paoli in 1758 to compete with the Genoese ports, is worth spending half a day exploring: the walk to the lighthouse on the Pietra Islands is highly recommended. Or take a boat trip to the Scandola Nature Reserve!<br\/>For more ideas, <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-calvi-one-week-itinerary-7-days\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our article on spending a week in Calvi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/7a-ile-rousse\/i-sk9JczD\/1\/95fd411a\/L\/ile_rousse_Corse-21-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - Options if you decide to extend your stay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dec9;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px; margin-bottom:0px;\"><span>VISIT <\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Calvi<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte_0 gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Element_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-calvi-visit-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-calvi-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/beaches-near-calvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches around Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful villages of the Balagne<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-calvi-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-calvi-one-week-itinerary-7-days\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-citadel-calvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The citadel of Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/calvi-or-ile-rousse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvi or Ile-Rousse?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need to Know for Your Weekend in Calvi<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Weather in Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calvi has a classic Mediterranean climate: hot, sunny summers and mild winters with little rain. In July and August, temperatures regularly exceed 30\u00b0C\u2014visiting the citadel in the middle of the day can be grueling. Starting early is still the best strategy. Spring and fall are ideal times to visit: beautiful light, fewer crowds, and pleasant temperatures for walking. Please note that some restaurants in the villages of Balagne and some accommodations in Calvi are open only during the summer season. If you&#8217;re planning a trip outside of July and August, we recommend checking opening hours in advance.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6a-Calvi-plage\/i-Q7K9W66\/1\/afbe357e\/L\/plage_calvi_%20beach_Corsica-24-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - The Weather in Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Crowds in Calvi<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calvi is very popular with tourists during the high season. In July and August, the beach is packed, restaurants fill up quickly in the evening, and the Christophe Colomb parking lot at the foot of the citadel is full by mid-morning. Book your accommodations well in advance for a summer vacation. In the villages of Balagne, the crowds are smaller, but Sant&#8217;Antonino and Pigna also attract many visitors in the summer, so arrive in the morning to enjoy them at a more leisurely pace.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several events mark the summer in Calvi: the Calvi on the Rocks festival in July, the jazz festival in June, and the Rencontres des chants polyphoniques in September, which is one of the best ways to discover Corsican music.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6a-Calvi-plage\/i-WJHxphh\/5\/33265877\/L\/plage_calvi_Corse-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calvi - The Crowds in Calvi\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjusting Your Itinerary When It Rains<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It rarely rains all day in Calvi, even outside the dry season. If the weather is bad, start with the indoor sites: the MUDACC (closed on weekends), the Church of Sainte-Marie-Majeure in the lower town, or the Pro-Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in the citadel. The covered market is also a good option in the morning.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Day 2, the villages of Balagne remain pleasant even on cloudy days: the covered alleyways of Sant&#8217;Antonino and the artisans&#8217; workshops in Pigna offer natural shelter. Punta di Spanu, on the other hand, is best saved for sunny days. 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src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/7a-ile-rousse\/i-3rwcJmt\/1\/be80ad82\/L\/ile_rousse_Corse-76-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Onda\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border box_ajout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Discover our articles on Calvi:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-calvi-visit-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-citadel-calvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The citadel of Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/beaches-near-calvi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches around Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-calvi-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Calvi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6a-Calvi-plage\/i-NDqc9gK\/1\/445a5b75\/L\/plage_calvi_Corse-27-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel A Casa di Ma\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two days in Calvi is 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