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Calvi Citadel
A striking Genoese citadel overlooking a pristine turquoise bay backed by snow-capped mountains in northwest Corsica.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Corsica, France · Europe
Bastia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa-Maria-di-Lota, 59km from Calvi Citadel.
Bastia is a town located in Corsica, France. With a population of 41,001, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bastia sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bastia to your route.
Bastia (UK: BA(H)SS-tyə, US: BA(H)SS-tee-ə, bahss-TEE-; French: [bastja] , Italian: [baˈstiːa]; Corsican: Bastìa [baˈsti.a]) is a commune in the department of Haute-Corse, Corsica, France. It is in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It also has the second-highest population of anyRead more
commune on the island after Ajaccio and is the capital of the Bagnaja region and of the department.
Bastia is the principal port of the island and its principal commercial town and is known for its wines. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Bastiais or Bastiaises. The commune has been awarded three flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.
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Bastia is located in Corsica, France, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7022 latitude, 9.4512 longitude.
Bastia has a population of approximately 41,001 people, making it a town in France.
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A striking Genoese citadel overlooking a pristine turquoise bay backed by snow-capped mountains in northwest Corsica.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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