Bastia
Corsica's principal port and commercial hub, Bastia sits at the base of Cap Corse on the island's northeast coast, where a walkable harbour front, small fortifications, and a dense concentration of historic churches make for rewarding exploration on foot. The town served as the island's commercial centre during the Genoese period and was chosen as capital of the short-lived Anglo-Corsican Kingdom, and it remains known today for its wines.
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- Population41,001
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Bastia: quick answers
Where is Bastia?
Bastia is in Haute-Corse, France.
How do you get to Bastia?
The nearest airport is Bastia (BIA), about 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is Furiani, about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bastia?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is November, with about 108 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bastia?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 63 restaurants, 24 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bastia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sant'Antonino, Saint-Florent and Corte.