Bastia is definitely the one city that most
resembles Italy; it is colourful in character, and
has the style of Tuscany .
Bastia is one of the destinations most
frequented by tourists, who have the
opportunity to appreciate landscapes
with lovely natural scenery , from the most
unspoiled and wild moun-tains covered with
woods to Mediterranean scrub.
The city, on the other hand, offers tourists a
wealth of culture and art; in fact, along
its streets you can admire palaces and
ancient buildings.
The port, located in the city centre, is
the one of the busiest seaports in the
Mediterranean and the second busiest
French port in terms of passenger traffic.
Corsica also has a rail service from Bastia
to Calvi whilst not that frequent Calvi is
most certainly worth a visit, you will find
picturesque views of the coast and there are
many enjoyable places to spend time both
in Calvi itself and the surrounding region
The beach is a long, narrow strip of white
sand and serene, shallow water that
stretches nearly