Joined to the town by a dyke containing the yachting marina, this island formed of ochre and red rocks pitted with holes, has some attractive points of view over the neighbouring islands, the port and the Balagne hills.

This is a Church of great simplicity with a bare dome above the transept. The classical pediment dominates a triple line of palm leaves.

Attractive architecture with colonnades inspired by the ancients for this covered market which is held every morning; produce of Balagne and fresh fish.

Opposite this square a half ruined tower bears an inscription recalling the foundation of the town.

Many Calvi inhabitants will explain to you in all seriousness that Christopher Columbus was one of the sons of the area. The proof? Calvi was Genoese, like Columbus. Don't believe a word! In this square the monument to the dead is decorated by a RENO..

The villages of the hinterland have banded together to showcase their heritage and traditions. The tourist route of Balagne's crafts goes through some of the prettiest villages on an exploration of ancestral professions: cutler, beekeeper, book-binde..