Calvi is a seaside town on the northwest coast of the Island of Corsica. It is covered by its pristine beaches, historic citadel, natural beauty, and vibrant atmosphere. Go on Calvi Holidays to explore its historic sites and lively marina or relax on its beaches and have a perfect Mediterranean escape.
Start your trip by coming across the Citadel, situated on a rocky point and one of the main historical sites of Calvi. It was built between the 13th and the 16th centuries under the Genoese government and illustrates perfectly the city's motto, engraved at the Citadel's entrance: "Civitas Calvi Semper Fidelis" – The city of Calvi, always faithful.
Enjoy Calvi Sightseeing tours during your walk in the Citadel along its walls with many beautiful viewpoints over the city and the sea. Additionally, you will also get to see the Saint-John the Baptist Cathedral, possessing a beautiful wooden triptych, as well as 2 statues worshiped by the locals: the Christ of Miracles and Our Lady of the Rosary, which is listed as a historical monument, the former Genoese governor's palace or "Caserne Sampiero", the Saint-Antoine oratory, its collection of sacred objects, and the birth house of Christophe Colombus.
Enjoy your Calvi beach holidays at Calvi Beach. This 4.5 km long sandy beach is bordered by a pine forest and stretches all along Calvi Bay with stunning views of mountains, citadel and has an easy access to city. Alternatively, you can explore another beautiful sandy beach, Arinella Lumio, in the bay of Calvi. From here also you will get to see the citadel of Calvi with the mountains in the background. Also, there are a lot of rocks around the point of Caldanu, to which you can make a short hike.
Boat Trips are among the best Things to do in Calvi. This fascinating 4-hour boat trip lets you explore the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes a stop for snorkeling. Praise the mind-blowing cliffs and their unique geology. Additionally, this boat trip also takes you to Agriates Desert from the port of Saint-Florent, where you can enjoy the brilliant beaches of Saleccia and other beaches and can also do hiking, 4WD tours and boat shuttles.
Go on Calvi adventure tours to showcase your adventurous spirit. There are different hiking styles in Calvi which you can try like you can hike more than 30 marked trails in Balagne and also there are many climbing routes here, irrespective of whether you are beginner or expert. You can also take a trip to Bonifatu Forest, which is a hiker's paradise; it is 20 km (about 12.43 mi) from Calvi. If you love Diving then you will get to discover the island's glorious seabed, as well as some wrecks.
Moreover, explore the Revellata Peninsula, which is 10 km (about 6.21 mi) Northwest of Calvi. It's a wild peninsula with beautiful remote coves and a white sandy beach. Here you will get to observe splendid viewpoints over Calvi and the coast during your hiking. And yes, you will also discover a lighthouse, as well as the STARESO Oceanographic Center, studying Corsica's marine biodiversity.
Make Calvi Holidays memorable with vibrant Calvi nightlife at the Calvi on the Rocks" music festival, having lots of excitement and fun activities with the concerts featuring renowned artists and DJs held in exceptional locations, such as the beach, the port and the outdoor theater. Besides this, another completely different music festival you shouldn't miss is the Polyphonic Song Festival, held for five days in September, having the best polyphonic singing groups from Corsica and all over the world, in the beautiful Saint-Jean Baptiste Cathedral.
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