Calvi

Calvi is located in northwest Corsica. The airport in Bastia is located in northeast Corsica, so we basically drove from coast to coast. It's only 1 1/2 hours to make the trip.

Calvi is a chichi resort but it does have some historical importance. It has a 15th century citadel that fended off several attacks.

Caserne Sampiero within the citadel is a military barracks that also served as the seat of government for the Genoese administration which built the citadel.

Inside is the Oratoire Saint Antonio, a quiet chapel dedicated to St. Anthony.

Within the Citadel, you'll also find the Cathedrale St. Jean Baptiste.

The cathedral contains the ebony Christ des Miracles.

From the top of the citadel, you get a nice view of Place Christophe Colomb, where our hotel was located (the yellow building).

In the Place, a statue of Christopher Columbus is built into the wall. Calvi claims that he was born there.

Stroll along the charming harborside.

The harborside is packed with restaurants and shops.

There is a nice marina

with expensive yachts.

There is a sandy beach as well, which wraps east from the harborside.

Walking through town, we stopped for a gelato break at Solea. It's located at 14 Rue Georges Clemenceau.

We tried the Castagna (chestnut) and Passion Fruit. The chestnut was good but the passion fruit was a little icy. A medium with 2 flavors cost €3.90.

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