Sunday 30th June – Monday 1st July 2019 Because of the tight corners needed to negotiate the gradient of the inland mountains, the Corsican trains run on narrow gauge track and they are some of the most scenic routes in Europe. In contrast to the Himalayan trains in India however, the rolling stock is modern and significantly more comfortable. The train from Bastia to Calvi travels southwards down the east coast then cuts across the central mountains to the west of the island. It then travels along the western coast past the beautiful beaches at L’Île Rousse, Corbara and Algajola. As we arrived on the train, Calvi Citadel is proudly visible at the far end of the bay. The Citadel here presents a more complete profile to the world than its equivalent in Bastia and impressive bastions overlook the sea on three sides. Like the Citadel at Bastia, it was also built by the Genoese as protection for the port and local trade. Quay Landry runs along the side of the marina and port and offers a wealth of waterside ice cream parlours, cafes and bars with parasols to provide shade and is the perfect spot to cool down and […]
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