| Calvi | ||
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| State | France | |
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| Region | Corsica | |
| Territory | Upper Corsica | |
| Altitude | 81 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 31.2 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 5.514 (2012 census) | |
| Name inhabitants | Calvais (FR); Calvesi (CO); Calvesi (IT); calvezi (LIG) | |
| Prefix tel | 33 495 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 20260 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Calvi is a city of Corsica.
To know
Geographical notes
It is a French commune located in the department ofUpper Corsica, northeast in the region of Corsica.
How to orient yourself
Calvi (France): full screen map.How to get
By plane
Calvi airport
- 1 Calvi Sainte-Catherine airport (IATA: CLY) (7 km south-east of Calvi). Calvi is connected with several French cities and some European cities. There are no direct flights with theItaly.
- Taxis are located outside the airport to reach the city. Moreover, thanks to the presence of several car rental companies, it is possible to rent a car.
On the train
Calvi railway station
- 3 Calvi railway station, Avenue de la République. Calvi station has only one line: the Leccia-Calvi bridge.
How to get around
What see
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Calvi Cathedral
- 1 Citadel of Calvi.
- 2 Calvi Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste).
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Feriendorf Störrischer Esel, Route Nationale 197 (about 2 km north of the urban center of Calvi), ☎ 33 495 65 98 00, fax: 33 495 65 98 09, @[email protected]. Austrian Alpine Club Holiday Village ((FR) Club Alpin Autrichen) 350 m from Calvi beach.
Safety
Calvi is, on the whole, a very safe place to stay. Locals leave their keys in the cars, the ignition on and the doors wide open, seemingly without fear of theft. Pickpocketing is almost unheard of, and general theft is even more so. Violent crimes against tourists are also rare. However, 80% of France's violent crimes occur on the island of Corsica, so it's worth taking several precautions. It is probably best not to discuss the Mafia, FLNC or FNLC (Front de Libération Nationale de la Corse), Napoleon or refer to Corsica as "France" or "French" when speaking to the natives.
- The FLNC used to target their actions on tourists, but nowadays there is little to worry about in this regard, especially in Calvi.
- It is a tradition in Corsican weddings to shoot rifles in the air as a form of celebration. If you are invited to such an event, be aware of the possible dangers of mixing powerful firearms with drinks.
- Calvi has a high mafia presence, although it probably won't affect you unless you own a business or make substantial income from the place.
- Driving in Calvi is probably not a good idea unless you are used to French or Italian driving standards. Most of the cars here have dents or scratches and people rarely stop at intersections or slow down if you go out into the road. Motorcycles are everywhere, although in all honesty it's probably safer to drive one in Calvi than to drive a car.
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
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