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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
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Bastia
Corsica, France · Europe
About Bastia
Bastia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa-Maria-di-Lota, 59km from Calvi Citadel.
Bastia is in Corsica, France, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Santa-Maria-di-Lota, about 5 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bastia?
Within an hour or so of Bastia: Calvi Citadel (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Bastia?
The nearest famous roads are Col de Bavella.
Where is Bastia?
Bastia is in Corsica, France, about 5 km from Santa-Maria-di-Lota.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,001
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Corsica
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 42.7022, 9.4512
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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