Cap Corse & Agriates 4-Day Getaway
Depart from Bastia to loop around the peninsula, hike the Customs Officers' Path, and take a boat to wilderness beaches and wine country.
A short northern route perfect for a long weekend. Day 1 covers Bastia and east coast fishing villages; Day 2 features the Customs Officers' Path before driving down the west coast; Day 3 is for a boat trip; and Day 4 returns to the city via wine country. With both hiking and beaches, the pace is active. Calvi and the south are excluded. If you prefer not to hike, Day 2 can be done entirely as a scenic drive.
Return boats for the hiking trail run from around May to September. The trail has no shade and is exposed to intense sun in July and August.
Day by day
Day 1 · Bastia to Macinaggio
Bastia & Cap Corse（Citadel (Terra Nova) & Palais des Gouverneurs、Vieux Port, Bastia、Erbalunga）
Explore the old town in the morning, then drive north along the east coast in the afternoon to Macinaggio (approx. 1 hour).
Stay: Macinaggio
Day 2 · Customs Officers' Path & West Coast
Bastia & Cap Corse（Macinaggio & Sentier des Douaniers、Barcaggio & Tour d'Agnello、Moulin Mattei、Centuri-Port、Nonza）
Hike to Barcaggio (approx. 3–3.5 hours), take the boat back, then drive to Saint-Florent (approx. 2 hours).
The return boat must be booked in advance. There is no shade on the trail, so bring plenty of water.
Stay: Saint-Florent
Day 3 · Boat Trip to Wilderness Beaches
Bastia & Cap Corse（Saint-Florent、Plage du Lotu、Plage de Saleccia (Désert des Agriates)）
Take a shuttle boat from Saint-Florent to Lotu Beach (approx. 20–30 mins), then walk about 1 hour to Saleccia Beach.
Keep track of the last return boat. There are no shops on the beaches, so bring your own water and lunch.
Stay: Saint-Florent
Day 4 · Wine Country & Mountain Pass to Bastia
Bastia & Cap Corse（Cathedral of Nebbio (Santa Maria Assunta)、Patrimonio Wine Region、Col de Teghime、Place Saint-Nicolas）
Drive through Patrimonio and over the Teghime Pass to Bastia (approx. 40 mins), then continue to the airport (approx. 30 mins).
Ensure a non-drinker drives if you plan on wine tasting at the vineyards.