What to do in Bastia in autumn
As you wander through its narrow streets, Bastia reveals itself as a multi-faceted place that gives you a feeling of being elsewhere. Discover the pearls of Bastia's heritage, take a walk in the mountains or immerse yourself in the local produce to taste the flavours of its typical gastronomy...
At the turn of its alleys, Bastia Bastide is a multi-faceted place that gives you a feeling of being elsewhere. Discover the gems of Bastia's heritage, take a walk in the mountains, immerse yourself in the region's typical gastronomy... in autumn, the Bastia region offers a wide range of excursions and events to help you escape and let go. A real invitation to travel...
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- Discover Bastia in autumn, between picturesque little streets and gentle terraces bathed in light.
- Explore the unspoilt countryside between the sea and the mountains, villages with balconies, secret coves and sea views along the’Aldilonda.
- Savour the Bastia terroir: wines from the Cape Corsica and Patrimonio, gourmet markets and gastronomic events.
An immersion in history
Looking to immerse yourself in a land of character? You've come to the right place. Through its maze of cobbled streets, overlooked by buildings with sublime coloured facades sometimes reminiscent of Tuscany, Bastia reveals itself like an elegant canvas of impressions. Let yourself be guided by the picturesque bustle of the old town, with its squares and plane tree-lined esplanades revealing the authenticity of a Mediterranean agora. From the Citadelle to the place Saint-Nicolas, by way of the Old Port, the rue Napoléon dotted with trendy shops and the lively neighbourhood of Market, These are just some of the places where you can take a break and enjoy life in Bastia. shopping, a family lunche in the sun or a aperitif with friends on the terrace.
A sanctuary between sea and mountains
Fancy a full-scale excursion to explore Corsica in a different way? Bastia and the surrounding region have everything you need to organise your very own autumn getaway!
Nestled in the mountainside, the peaceful Balcony villages rustle softly, cocoons of tradition and unspoilt landscapes. The ovens, wash-houses and fountains of yesteryear are still standing, bearing an ancient charm, vestiges of a rural past and eternal witnesses of stone.
From the nature reserve of the Etang de Chjurlinu at Cap Corse Natural Marine Park and l'Agriate, The island is home to some of the most unique nature sanctuaries in the Mediterranean. These wonderfully unspoilt areas offer a multitude of routes to discover the island's natural treasures, along a coastline dotted with secret coves.
In the shade of a Genoese tower, with your feet in the crystal-clear water and your nose in the iodine-laden breeze, all you have to do is appreciate the gentle beauty of unspoilt nature, always in harmony with the traces of a distant past that stirs the imagination.
Boat trips along the shore, parts of diving with friends, walks maritime shuttle or in kayak... there's no shortage of opportunities to cast off and let yourself be tempted by a moment of letting go. So much for the daring who are tempted to take to the open seas!
Fans of romantic walks can always opt for a moment of relaxation on the Aldilonda. Built flush with the water under the ramparts of the Citadelle from Bastia, This balcony overlooking the sea reflects the town's maritime identity. Behind the Old Port, This gentle aerial route offers unrivalled views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Tuscan archipelago. It's the ideal place to take a deep breath and meditate for a moment, lulled by the sea air, as you watch the incessant ballet of ships.
A route of the senses to the heart of the terroir
In the Bastia hinterland, open the doors to this authentic, rural Corsica, to the discovering the vineyards, You'll be in contact with farmers who are passionate about their land. On the menu: sweet, complex wines enjoyed with a platter of cold meats on the sublime hillsides of the Cape Corsica or in the famous vineyards of the listed site of Patrimoniu.
On their farms, the winegrowers You'll be able to immerse yourself in the endemic grape varieties and the work of the land that have built the reputation of the region's three appellations. You'll be able to discover all these characteristics over an aperitif in the heart of the sun-drenched valleys, or at one of the finest restaurants in the Bastia region. It's hard to resist the temptation of a meal washed down with a fine vintage wine in one of the small harbour shelters, where the cuisine of the local fishermen rivals in inventiveness. And there's no shortage of gastronomic delights!
On the markets Sunday where all the splendour of the island's gastronomy is on display, in the stalls or the delicatessens, Here, the craftsmen and women are the guarantors of ancestral culinary traditions and bewitching flavours. On their stalls, goat's or sheep's milk cheeses take their place alongside mountain charcuterie and seafood specialities, the embodiment of island know-how.
Let yourself be tempted by a stop in the delicatessens, This is the perfect place to discover the sweet flavours of the region, from the island's honey producers, distilleries and breweries.
Those with a sweet tooth won't be left wanting! In October, Bastia hosts more than a hundred exhibitors and craftspeople on the place Saint-Nicolas for the Chocolate and Corsican Delicacies Fair, In just a few years, this event has become one of the most popular in France. A highlight of autumn in Bastia, it's a chance to discover the skills of master chocolatiers from Corsica and around the world. To be enjoyed without moderation...