Sant’Antonino | ||
region | Corsica | |
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Residents | 130 (2018) | |
height | 497 m | |
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Sant’Antonino is a village in the Balagne in northwest Corsica. It can only be explored on foot and is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France.
background
As a fortified stronghold of the Counts Savelli, Sant’Antonino was also a refuge for the inhabitants of the Balagnewhen pirates attacked, which one would undoubtedly believe due to the location - Sant’Antonino is also called the Balagne Eagle's Nest.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is at Calvi.
By train
The railway runs below on the coast, there are train stations in Algajola, for example, Calvi and L'Île-Rousse.
By bus
In the street
The D413, which leads to Sant'Antonino, begins in Cateri.
By boat
The nearest ferry port is L'Île-Rousse.
mobility
The place itself can only be accessed on foot, the alleys are too narrow for cars and even bicycles are obstructed by the steps.
Tourist Attractions
The old town center of Sant’Antonino with its winding streets is beautiful, but above all it is view over the Balagne to the sea in one direction and on the high mountains in the other direction worth seeing. The church is at the parking lot in front of the site Eglise d'Annonciation from the 11th century.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
The place itself is a popular day trip Calvi or L'Île-Rousse, the other way round you can visit these places from Sant'Antonino
literature
Web links
An official website is not known.