{"id":1727,"date":"2023-01-16T10:48:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T09:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/most-beautiful-villages-balagne\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:17:28","slug":"best-villages-balagne-corsica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-balagne-corsica\/","title":{"rendered":"10 most beautiful villages of Balagne (Corsica)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Balagne is a <strong>charming region between sea, hills and mountains<\/strong>. The landscapes are vast and relaxing.  <br\/>Between two moments of relaxation on the beautiful beaches, we advise you to discover<strong> the most beautiful villages of Balagne<\/strong> with their labyrinthine alleys, their small churches and their inspiring viewpoints on the region.<br\/>Here is our selection with photos, map and practical information.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-villages-Balagne-Corsica.jpeg\" alt=\"most beautiful villages Balagne\" class=\"wp-image-1707\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fef0e4;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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3740\" style=\"width:67px;height:67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Voiture-Corsica-1.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center texte_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p>Our favorite car rental platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most beautiful villages of Balagne &#8211; Map and intro<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our top 5 most beautiful villages of Balagne &#8211; Map<\/h3>\n\n<p>Balagne has some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-corsica\/\">most beautiful villages in Corsica<\/a>: a concentration of charm, and of the Corsican art of living, between sea and mountains.<br\/>Our top 5 is:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pigna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speluncato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sant&#8217;Antonino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corbara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lumio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Here is a map to help you find your way and plan your discovery:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mapa-pueblos-Balagne-Corcega-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Village map Balagne Corsica\" class=\"wp-image-1721\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map &#8211; the most beautiful villages of Balagne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The road of the villages of Balagne<\/h3>\n\n<p>Taking the road to the villages of Balagne is one of the region&#8217;s must-dos<a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-la-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(see our article on what to do<\/a>).<br\/>Between the cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-calvi-visit-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ile-rousse-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/a>, you can leave on the road, to discover exceptional views with vast landscapes and charming stops in the most beautiful villages.<br\/>The hinterland is indeed beautiful with hills covered with olive trees, fig trees and orchards. And the villages are perched on top of the hills with breathtaking views. Their streets are narrow and the houses are typical.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-7577pqf\/5\/9235e6db\/L\/Pigna_Village_Balagne_Corse-9-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from the road of the villages of Balagne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>It is possible to spend a week exploring all its small villages to discover the variety of bell towers, wash houses, houses etc.<\/p>\n\n<p>You can explore the area by car or on foot.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you only have one day we recommend you to come:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From Calvi:  <\/strong><br\/>Calvi &#8211; Lumio &#8211; Cateri &#8211; Sant-Antonino &#8211; Pigna &#8211; Corbara &#8211; Calvi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse:  <\/strong><br\/>L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse &#8211; Pigna &#8211; Sant-Antonito &#8211; Cateri- Speloncato &#8211; Belgod\u00e8re &#8211; L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>And if you don&#8217;t want to rent a car, you can join a guide from Calvi or L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/corsica-l1534\/from-calviile-rousse-corsican-old-villages-day-tour-t212394\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the availability of organized tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"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-9d6595d7 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 class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous 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-9d6595d7 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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=CL\" style=\"color:#ffffff\" 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\" 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\">1. Pigna<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-tFCn49C\/1\/fee9d5de\/L\/Pigna_Village_Balagne_Corse-44-L.jpg\" alt=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica - Pigna\" title=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Small village not far from the sea, Pigna is quite touristy, but charming.<br\/>This village has been highlighted with its blue shutters on all the houses. It is therefore very photogenic.<br\/>This pedestrian village is full of small stores where artists work and sell their pieces: potters, violin makers, cabinet makers, engravers&#8230;<br\/>Located on top of a rocky hill, it offers a breathtaking view of the village of Corbara and the sea.<br\/>It is a high place of the craft industry in Corsica, at 230m of altitude.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-zFQzzCG\/5\/0fd7a03a\/L\/Pigna_Village_Balagne_Corse-34-L.jpg\" alt=\"Walking in the village of Pigna\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between Calvi and Ile-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 35min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking at the entrance of the village, which fills up quickly in summer!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several restaurants in the village, it is a nice place to have lunch during your village tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some steep streets and irregular cobblestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-pigna-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Pigna<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Speloncato &#8211; our favorite<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-XjTPpSK\/1\/abddba88\/L\/Speloncato_Village_Balagne_Corsica-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica -Speluncato\" title=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Built on a rocky spur, Speloncato is a typical village of the Balagne region. And we love it because it is less touristy.<\/p>\n\n<p>Located 570m above the sea, you can get lost in the labyrinth of alleys before discovering rocky landscapes and views to the sea at the corner of a house.<br\/>Here, the rocks are part of the architecture. The village seems welded to nature with ochre facades and orange tile roofs.<br\/>The place has a long history, with evidence that it was inhabited during the Neolithic period, but the village only began to develop in the Bronze Age.<br\/>This is one of the villages where we had the most fun exploring.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-7c8Rt4S\/5\/fb22f6e5\/L\/Speloncato_Village_Balagne_Corsica-23-L.jpg\" alt=\"Walking in the village of Speluncato\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the heights of Balagne, near L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also written Speluncatu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several small parking lots around, only a few parking spaces in the central square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 30min to 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-speloncato-balagne-corse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Speloncato<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"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\">Balagne<\/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-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Option 1<\/span>: \u00cele-Rousse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Rocabella<\/strong>, with Jacuzzis &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/rocabella-l-39-ile-rousse.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Saletta Mare<\/strong>, aparthotel with a superb swimming pool &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/residence-l-hacienda.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-ile-rousse-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels in L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/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\/Corsica-Lovers\/Ile-Rousse\/n-ZmCqdh\/Ou-dormir\/i-cfrZvwJ\/0\/e489fa63\/L\/ile_rousse_hotel_saletta_mare_piscine-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Saletta Mare\" 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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 2:<\/span> Calvi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><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\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><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><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-calvi-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels 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\/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<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-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 3:<\/span> in the villages of Balagne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel A Casa di Ma<\/strong> in the charming village of Lumio with its Michelin-starred restaurant &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chez-charles.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Serenada<\/strong> in the seaside village of Agajola &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/serenada.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/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\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Ou-dormir\/i-X9skHvQ\/0\/2ce09ef1\/L\/Lumio_hotel_casa_di_ma_chambre_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel A Casa di Ma\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-balagne-corsica-where-stay\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See all available hotels<\/strong> &#8211;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sant&#8217;Antonino<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-HDdZhMQ\/1\/9f78fcfa\/L\/Sant_Antonino_Village_Balagne_Corse-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica 3 - Sant'Antonino\" title=\"villages of Balagne in Corsica 3\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Sant&#8217;Antonino is the most famous of the villages of La Balagne because it is one of the oldest villages of Corsica (and it is classified among the most beautiful villages of France). It would have its origin in the 9th century.<\/p>\n\n<p>Situated at the top of a hill, at an altitude of 500m, the village dominates all that surrounds it. It is sometimes compared to a nest of agiles.<br\/>Its houses are very close to each other, creating a maze of narrow streets to facilitate defense against attackers. Explore it and you will discover: an old wine press, a bread oven, engraved stones&#8230; and more.<br\/>At the top, the ruins of a dungeon dominate the whole Balagne.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Sant-Antonino\/i-9gL5NLL\/0\/b4879fa8\/L\/Village_san_antonino-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sant'Antonino church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the heights of the Balagne, between Calvi and Ile-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large parking lot at the foot of the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable shoes: uneven pavements and hills to climb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several restaurants in the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-sant-antonino-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Sant Antonino<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Corbara<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Corbara\/i-mqPr9jx\/0\/eb8c0d07\/L\/Village_corbara-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Corbara in Balagne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Corbara was the historical capital of the Balagne.<br\/>Quite close to the sea, the village is perched at an altitude of 170m.<br\/>There is a baroque church, a treasure museum (with liturgical ornaments), a 15th century convent (a little outside the center), the ruins of a castle and as always a maze of alleys.<br\/>Exploring Corbara, you will be struck by the quantity of chapels.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Corbara\/i-tjhKxfp\/0\/bbef692b\/L\/Village_corbara_eglise-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Corbara in Balagne 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the southwest of L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 15min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking near the collegiate church and the town hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sloping streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow at least 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several restaurants in the village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;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-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-corsica\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" 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\" width=\"209\" height=\"157\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Lumio<\/h2>\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=\"Village of Lumio in Balagne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Lumio is the village of light, between sea and scrub, closer to Calvi this time!<br\/>Perched at only 200m above sea level, it stretches out to take advantage of the views over the Gulf of Calvi. The vast landscapes of the Balagne region are particularly appreciated.<br\/>We will go back to take better pictures&#8230;<br\/>Once again, we recommend you to get lost in the maze of alleys to discover a vineyard, a distillery, a baroque church with its Italian bell tower and much more&#8230;<\/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-7NPmggx\/0\/04166b82\/L\/Village_Lumio-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Lumio in Balagne and mountains\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the east of Calvi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 15min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very steep village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring water and sunglasses!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 to 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several restaurants in the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-lumio-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Lumio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Monticello<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/6d-Villages-Balagne\/i-krjWCHm\/5\/a2e5f6c2\/L\/IMG_3858-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Monticello in Balagne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Monticello is a rather quiet village, surrounded by olive trees, perched at 218m of altitude.<br\/>In the heart of the village, you will find the 17th century church, the main square and alleys in all directions with sometimes vaulted passages&#8230; the charm of the Balagne.  <br\/>From this village, you have a breathtaking view of Ile-Rousse and the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/lighthouse-pietra-island-ile-rousse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">islands of Pietra<\/a> and the white lighthouse.<\/p>\n\n<p>The village also extends towards the sea with the place called Saleccia (not to be confused with the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/saleccia-beach-agriates-desert-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beach of Saleccia<\/a> in the desert of Agriates). 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(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Algajola<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Algajola\/i-wC3Gfrf\/0\/d33db416\/L\/Village_Alcajola-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alcajola\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Unlike the villages we have seen so far, Algajola is by the sea.<br\/>Golden sandy beach, a few colorful houses, a fort and the mountains in the background&#8230; it&#8217;s nice to relax here! But be careful, sometimes you can see big waves.<br\/>In this small seaside resort, the beach of Areno is 1.5 km long and ends with a fort built in the 16th century.<br\/>The heart of the village, around the church of Saint-Georges, is warm and welcoming and transports you into the Corsican art of living.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Algajola\/i-BDm9cfp\/0\/ca3198de\/L\/Village_Alcajola_Plage_Aregno-L.jpg\" alt=\"Aregno beach in Algajola\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The village is located on the coast, between Calvi and Ile-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 15min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train stop between Calvi and Ile-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking along the beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No particular difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fort is privately owned. It cannot be visited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 30min to walk around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-algajola-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Algajola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Belgod\u00e8re<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Extra\/i-Tqztb3k\/0\/c75ceaf5\/L\/Belgodere_DP_59550761-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Belgod&#xE8;re\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Belgod\u00e8re stands on a rocky spur between the sea and the mountains. It seems to defy the elements!<br\/>The village was founded in the 13th century by the Marquis of Massa. The village was fortified with vaulted passages to reach the heart of the village.<br\/>Today, enjoy the magnificent view from the belvedere and its statue, visit the church of St. Thomas built in the 16th century (and modified in the 18th).<br\/>Enjoy the remarkable location of this wind-sculpted village.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To the north-east of L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 50min  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 25min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several small parking lots spread throughout the village<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 45min or longer if you are hiking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Montemaggiore<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Montemaggiore\/i-WXpkDRV\/0\/a9640aa4\/L\/Village_Montemaggiore-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Montemaggiore is a small village that has kept its charm.<br\/>It seems very small, under the shadow of the mountain Monte Grosso that seems to protect it.<br\/>Explore the village to enjoy different viewpoints, narrow streets with sculptures.<br\/>The church of Saint Augustine stands imposingly at the edge of the village, facing the vast landscape. It dates from the eighteenth century.<br\/>And the village is surrounded by Oiliver. Montemaggiore olive oil is also renowned.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Montemaggiore\/i-FsdG6J9\/0\/26d8bb78\/L\/Village_Montemaggiore-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inland from Calvi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-montemaggiore-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Montemaggiore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Cateri<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Cateri\/i-bqjKZMf\/0\/b4e3b884\/L\/Village_cateri-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cateri Church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we love the village?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Cateri is not one of the most touristic villages of the Balagne.<br\/>We like it because it looks a little different from the others: it is because of its religious heritage.<br\/>The church of Santa Maria Assunta is surprising among the traditional houses. It has an absidal bell tower with arcades, unique in Corsica and has 2 paintings of the XVIIth century inside.<br\/>Perhaps you will have the chance to listen to a polyphonic concert in the convent. We haven&#8217;t had the opportunity yet, but maybe one day!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/n-WcgjTp\/Balagne\/Village-Cateri\/i-jvGRJgK\/0\/bef5d62f\/L\/Village_cateri_eglise-L.jpg\" alt=\"interior cateri church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Calvi = 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Ile-Rousse = 25min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 30min  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking in the center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"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>THE BEST OF<\/span> THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Balagne<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\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-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Discover our articles on the region:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-la-balagne-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting the Balagne, what to see and do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><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:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-balagne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches of the Balagne<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-balagne-corsica-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best hotels in Balagne<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-calvi-airport-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our tips for renting a car at Calvi airport<\/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\/Corsica-Lovers\/Balagne\/Pigna\/i-cBHPc3B\/1\/404b7047\/L\/village_pigna_corse-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Saletta Mare\" 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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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 style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Discover our articles about L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ile-rousse-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Ile-Rousse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/lighthouse-pietra-island-ile-rousse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pietra Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/beaches-near-ile-rousse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches around L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-ile-rousse-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/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\/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-9d6595d7 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 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in one of the villages of La Balagne<\/h2>\n\n<p>Many prefer to sleep on the coast, near the beaches.<br\/>But if you are looking for a little more calm and authenticity, you can choose to stay in one of the villages of the Balagne. For example:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The hotel:Palazzu Pigna<\/strong><br\/>In the village of Pigna at 15min &#8211; A small historical building (XVIIIth) with terrace and garden. 3 stars.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/palazzu-pigna.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hotel La Santa<\/strong><br\/>In the village of Poggio with its splendid view from the pool and the balconies. 3 stars.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-santa.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A Casa di M\u00e0<\/strong><br\/>In the village of Lumio &#8211; 4 stars with an excellent restaurant<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chez-charles.html?aid=2291718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Corsica-Lovers\/Calvi\/n-Fj6HQV\/Ou-dormir\/i-X9skHvQ\/0\/2ce09ef1\/L\/Lumio_hotel_casa_di_ma_chambre_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"A Casa di M&#xE0;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A Casa di M\u00e0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"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 titre_box_une\">HOW TO GET TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/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 is-not-stacked-on-mobile box_option is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4340\" width=\"67\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Ferry-Corsica.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 67px) 100vw, 67px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p><strong>Option 1: by ferry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container bloc_aller gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Departure from France and Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-ferry-corsica-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all ferry options<\/a> in our article<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.fr\/corse.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">schedules, prices and availability<\/a> directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantage: you can take your car!<\/p>\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 is-not-stacked-on-mobile box_option is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4347\" width=\"67\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RL-pictogrammes_Aeroport-Corsica.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 67px) 100vw, 67px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p><strong>Option 2: by plane<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container bloc_aller gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Airports in Bastia, to visit the North, Figari to visit the South, or Ajaccio convenient for all Corsica.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.co.uk\/corsica.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare flights!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other villages of Balagne<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can also visit other villages more or less known.<br\/>The list is long&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Village even further inland:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avapessa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muro<br\/>a garden in the mountains with many olive trees, orange trees, fig trees, oak trees and chestnut trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feliceto<br\/>300m above sea level, on the slope of Mount Falconajo &#8211; see the baroque church, the Genoese bridge&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nessa<br\/>a less touristic village to discover the Corsican life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the north of the Balagne, in the valley of the Ostriconi<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lama<br\/>Village with medieval alleys and Italian inspired architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Novella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pietralba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Palasca<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urtaca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The towns of Balagne<\/h2>\n\n<p>And of course, don&#8217;t miss to visit the 2 main cities of La Balagne:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calvi<\/h3>\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\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Calvi is a tourist center since the 1920s.<br\/>It is a fairly important city with its airport and marina.<br\/>The city is concentrated around the marina where you can stroll and sit at a terrace.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-calvi-visit-corsica\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about Calvi.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L&#8217;\u00cele-Rousse<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Corsica\/7a-ile-rousse\/i-3rwcJmt\/1\/be80ad82\/L\/ile_rousse_Corse-76-L.jpg\" alt=\"&#xCE;le-Rousse from the Pietra islands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>\u00cele-Rousse is the other big city of the Balagne. It is very different from Calvi and other Corsican cities.<br\/>It was founded by the most famous leader of the Corsican people Pasquale Paoli in 1758 (although the place has been inhabited since antiquity). He wanted a port that was not controlled by the Genoese.<br\/>See <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ile-rousse-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guide to visit Ile-Rousse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"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\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO<\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Corsica<\/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-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Inspiration destinations<\/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-to-do-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/ajaccio-or-bastia-corsica\/\">Ajaccio or Bastia?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/north-or-south-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North or South Corsica?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/road-trip-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning a road trip in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/3-days-corsica-weekend-or-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/4-5-days-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 or 5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/one-week-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/10-days-corsica-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/2-weeks-corsica-14-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 weeks<\/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\/3e-Scandola\/i-xnq6QJh\/1\/035fed46\/L\/reserve_naturelle_de_scandola_bateau_corse-138-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-in-corsica-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful villages of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-corsica-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-go-corsica-holidays-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful destinations in Corsica  <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-museums-corsica\/\">The museums of Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-corsica-off-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hidden gems in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-natural-pools-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful natural pools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-north-corsica\/\">What to do in North Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-south-corsica\/\">Best things to do in South Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/canyoning-corsica-reviews\/\">Canyoning in Corsica<\/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:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/plage_Ostriconi_Corse-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beach of Ostriconi\" 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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-in-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-corsica-boutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-corsica-5-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-corsica-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best seaside hotels<\/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\/Corsica-Lovers\/Bonifacio\/n-mnLw6C\/Ou-dormir\/i-Sq6qqJN\/1\/ca7e487c\/L\/Hotel_cala_di_greco_piscine_vue_nuit-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Cala di Greco\" 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 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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=\"soustitre_planif\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/best-ferry-corsica-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which ferry to Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-corsica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-corsica-tips\/\">Renting a car in Corsica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/driving-corsica-car-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving in Corsica<\/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\/7a-ile-rousse\/i-6zSHTpJ\/6\/000c8c03\/L\/ile_rousse_Corse-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/visit-corsica-travel-tips\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<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><\/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\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<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage 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