Saint-Florent
San Fiurenzu
A bay town often called the 'Saint-Tropez of Corsica', with a Genoese citadel, a marina, and nearby wine country.
Saint-Florent lies about 23 km west of Bastia, reached after crossing the Teghime pass. The town wraps around a bay, and the marina is lined with lively restaurants and ice cream shops. The 15th-century circular Genoese citadel on the hill can be climbed for a panoramic view of the bay (exhibitions are held there in summer). The town is also the departure point for boat trips to the Agriates desert beaches, and the Patrimonio wine region is nearby. Parking is hard to find in summer, so arrive early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Nebbio (Santa Maria Assunta)
- Patrimonio Wine Region
- Plage du Lotu
- Col de Teghime
- San Michele de Murato
- Plage de Saleccia (Désert des Agriates)
- Nonza
- Oratoire de l'Immaculée Conception