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- Corsica
- Bastia
Bastia
Situated in the northeast of Corsica, Bastia is the island's
major commercial centre. Despite this the old town has retained its
charms as a holiday destination; and opulent Baroque churches and
crumbling pastel houses line the maze of tightly packed streets and
alleyways. The Vieux Port is the most photogenic part of town,
where old houses tower above the harbour and the reflections from
colourful fishing vessels ripple on the water. The citadel perched
high on the headland of Bastia dominates the other side. The Bastia
harbour comes alive in the evening when tourists on holiday here
fill the waterside bars and restaurants. The pebble beaches below
Bastia town tend to be very crowded in summer and sun seekers are
advised to head further south where a sandy shore extends for miles
down the east coast of the island.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).