Corsica is called the "Island of Beauty" (L'Île de Beauté) for a reason!

Much of the island is blessed with dramatic, contrasting landscapes – towering granite mountains, lush valleys, and cliffs plunging into the turquoise Mediterranean, hiding secluded beach after secluded beach.

We decided to get married in Calvi, located in the northern Corsican Balagne region, because we fell for its jaw-dropping beauty and charm. We also think the Calvi area offers a bit of everything that makes Corsica so special: rugged mountains, hilltop towns, vineyard valleys, and a harbor town surrounded by beautiful beaches.

Our weekend itinerary will present a beautiful array of different sights, scenes, and experiences for all our guests, but we've listed some additional activities in and around Calvi that might be of interest in between the festivities:

– Take a walking tour of of the citadel, a 13th-century Genoese fortress perched on a promontory at at the end of town – offering panoramic views and a handful of cute cafes within the walls

– Take a stroll along the harborfront corniche – enjoy the sea breeze and views of the boats from one of the dozens of restaurants and bars

– Have your Belle / "Little Town" <<Beauty & the Beast>> moment and peruse the two main shopping streets in town (Blvd Wilson and Rue Georges Clemenceau), lined with bakeries, patisseries, restaurants, and shops

– Grab a towel and head to Calvi beach – a 10 min walk from the center of town. You can lay out on the sand gratis, or visit any of the dozen+ beach clubs for a seated meal or chaise lounge ("transats" in Corsica). All types of watercraft can also be rented from various boat clubs on the beach

For those planning on spending more time in Corsica, there's a lot to see on the island beyond the Calvi area. We've spent time all over the island so please reach out to Eric if you want to discuss travelling around Corsica ideas