Bastia

Bastia is a vibrant port city on the northeast coast of Corsica known for its tall narrow houses its lively quays and its strong island character. The old quarter of Terra Vecchia has winding lanes shaded squares and cafés that bring a steady everyday rhythm. Above it the Terra Nova citadel rises with grand buildings and calm viewpoints that look over the sea and the harbor. The Vieux Port forms the heart of the city with colorful façades reflected in the water and boats moving in and out through the day. Markets churches and coastal light shape the atmosphere and the nearby Cap Corse peninsula adds rugged landscapes close at hand. Altogether Bastia blends maritime life Corsican culture and warm Mediterranean energy in a balanced harmonious way.