Looking for good deals to enjoy a cheap weekend in North Corsica ? So here is some practical information (flights, visits and accommodation) to organize a getaway in the Calvi sun, enjoy sublime beaches but without spending a fortune!

Cheap weekend in Corsica

If, like the majority of us, your budget is a little tight at the moment, here are my tips for organizing a cheap weekend in Corsica:

• Give priority to a weekend outside school holiday periods;
• Choose a practical and ideal destination in Corsica for a weekend (Calvi for example);
• Book your plane tickets well in advance (cheap flights with Air Corsica);
• Choose cheap but well-placed accommodation to avoid car travel;
• Discover the local heritage and culture on foot, by train from Calvi (cheap) or by sea (see details below);
• Bask on the paradisiacal beaches at will and without moderation!

Why choose Calvi for a weekend in Corsica?

Going away for the weekend does not allow you to waste time in transport. So for a successful weekend in Corsica, you have to choose a destination where there is an airport in order to land directly at your place of stay. In addition, the destination must have a tourist interest and a beautiful beach easily accessible.

However, Calvi fulfills all these conditions:

• Calvi has its airport located only 7 kilometers from the city center;
• The city of Calvi is home to an architectural, cultural and gastronomic heritage very popular with tourists: Citadel, port, Revellata lighthouse, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, Sampiero Barracks, Sainte-Marie-Majeure Church, house of Christopher Columbus, etc...

• Calvi has magnificent beaches, one of the most beautiful of which is accessible on foot from the town centre. Indeed, the Pinède beach offers a postcard panorama with fine sand and turquoise waters!

• In addition, from Calvi, you can take the Trinichellu train to discover all the beauty of Balagne and dive into the heart of the Corsican mountains. A whole program that I let you discover: Balagne-corsica.com

From the port of Calvi at the foot of the Citadel, you can also rent a boat or choose a sea excursion to discover:

• The Scandola terrestrial and maritime reserve which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
• The Agriates desert and its dream beaches;
• The creeks of Piana also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which airline to fly to Calvi?

There are many airlines offering flights to Corsica but not all offer direct flights to Calvi. Among the cheapest companies for a direct flight to Calvi, I recommend Air Corsica. See for example the Cheap flight Lyon / Calvi at all !

Cheap accommodation for a weekend in Corsica

To choose your accommodation, you should favor a location that allows you to discover the citadel of Calvi on foot but also to access the large beach of La Pinède without a car.

To find cheap accommodation, I recommend that you do not look at all costs for a hotel. Indeed, many individuals offer rentals via Le bon coin or Airbnb at very attractive prices outside the summer period.

Not only will the price probably be lower than a hotel room, but you can prepare all your meals yourself. Thus, you will save on restaurants and breakfasts. This is how you manage to spend a cheap weekend in Corsica while making the most of it!