Are you visiting Bastia and wondering what you can discover? Discover our must-sees in this pretty Corsican town. I found it very similar to Italian towns: aged, colorful facades, a historic citadel, charming squares, narrow streets, a relief layout and beautiful architecture. Bastia has a singular authenticity unlike any other Corsican town.
It is also the ideal starting point for discovering Cap Corse and the Agriates desert 40 minutes by car , as the town has a port where ferries arrive from Marseille , Toulon and Nice, as well as an airport. We started our visit to Bastia with the pretty and emblematic Place Saint-Nicolas, opposite the ferry terminal and recognizable by the statue of Napoleon right in the middle. This large square is also the venue for numerous events throughout the year: the chocolate and Corsican delicacies fair in October, concerts in summer, an ice rink for Christmas.
For vintage enthusiasts, a large flea market and brocante are held on Sunday mornings. This is also where we discovered the beautiful Mattei boutique founded in and famous for its inimitable aperitifs, including Cap Mattei, made with Corsican mistelles, cinchona and a host of exotic plants.
The welcome was warm and the Corsicans gave us some great tips and addresses to try out. All information on the Ticket sales are on their official website.
This inviting pedestrian street is home to artisan and designer boutiques, as well as stores selling local products and souvenirs. We stopped for a few minutes in front:.
