Coté Villages
They alone evoke the rural Corsican life of yesteryear. Looking out towards the Tuscan archipelago, five picturesque villages with traditional dwellings surround the Bastia hinterland. Nestling in a wonderfully unspoilt natural setting, with wash-houses, ovens and fountains of yesteryear hidden away in narrow country stone lanes, these Baroque and Romanesque sanctuaries bear witness to a past that is still very much alive, just outside Bastia.
On the heights of the city, They give the Bastia hinterland its true character. Set on the hillsides between the sea and the mountains, the the villages of Cardo, Santa Maria di Lota, San Martino di Lota, Ville di Pietrabugno and Furiani Their traditional homes reflect the rural Corsican world of yesteryear.
Take a stroll down the cobbled streets that wind between the ovens, wash-houses, fountains and wine presses of yesteryear, and you'll discover a wealth of local history. rural life in corsica of yesteryear. Behind the ordinary-looking facades, the treasures are well hidden: the «paisoli» (small hamlets) are revealed through the chestnut trees and fragrant scrub, scattered throughout the area. the Pieve di Lota forest and in the middle of cultivated terraces.
Here, authenticity has stood the test of time. From Baroque churches to Romanesque sanctuaries, these picturesque Balcony villages The region's rich heritage can be discovered by walking along the signposted footpaths that weave the historic link between plains, towns and mountains. These trails lead nature lovers to the old Cardo «ice houses (E Nivere) and on the promontories, which offer splendid views over Bastia.
Discover aspects of Corsican rural life in days gone by...
Discover these picturesque villages with their rich heritage
These are places steeped in history, immersing visitors in the centuries that have made this land so rich, and speaking of the people who live here. All the more reason to get a taste of authentic Corsica, in the heart of the villages.