{"id":1931,"date":"2023-01-22T11:34:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T10:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/village-sant-antonino-corse\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T11:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T09:09:04","slug":"village-sant-antonino-corsica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/village-sant-antonino-corsica\/","title":{"rendered":"Village of Sant Antonino (Corsica): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Perched at an altitude of 500 meters, a visit to the village of Sant’Antonino<\/strong> is a must-see<\/strong> in Balagne<\/a> (Sant’Antuninu in the Corsican language): a labyrinth of narrow streets, tunnels, and houses steeped in history. And thanks to its position, it offers breathtaking views between sea and mountains<\/strong>.Here is our guide<\/strong> to help you plan your visit: map, access, stairs, what to do and see, photos…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This guide is completely 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\n\n\n\n

Why visit the village of Sant Antonino in Balagne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is the village of Sant’Antonino worth it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, even if it is not our favorite, it is in our top 3 most beautiful villages in Balagne<\/a>.It is a very touristy village but also fascinating. The exploration gives the impression of getting lost in a labyrinth. You can imagine what it was like to live here in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to see in the village? Why is it known?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The village is known for 2 main reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the oldest villages of Corsica<\/strong>According to legend, it was founded in the 9th century with the construction of a defense tower. The beach fort is a strategic place to defend the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is an eagle’s nest<\/strong>The village is often described as an eagle’s nest. It is built all around a rocky peak at 500m altitude. The houses (about 75) stuck to each other blend with the rock and created a labyrinth that was easier to protect. It has kept its authentic character, offering visitors a trip back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the most beautiful villages in France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This village has also become known thanks to the label “Les plus beaux villages de France” which has been awarded to it. Only 2 villages have this label in the whole of Corsica: Pigna<\/a> and Sant’Antonino. But many others are interesting. See our list of the most beautiful villages of Corsica<\/a>.In Corsica, its name is written Sant’Antuninu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips and Map – Sant’Antonino, Corsica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where is Sant’Antonino in Corsica – Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n