Place Saint-Nicolas – Bastia Seafront Promenade loop from Bastia
Place Saint-Nicolas – Bastia Seafront Promenade loop from Bastia
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Place Saint-Nicolas – Bastia Seafront Promenade loop from Bastia
02:09
7.90km
120m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
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Parking
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991 m
Place Saint-Nicolas
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Bastia Market
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View of Bastia Harbor and the Two Lighthouses
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Bastia Seafront Promenade
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The promenade in Bastia doesn't stretch along a traditional, continuous sandy beach, but rather runs in several sections along the coastline – particularly between the Old Port (Vieux Port), Place Saint-Nicolas, and the new marina. Instead of wide sandy beaches, rocky stretches, smaller bays, and the proximity to urban city life dominate.
🏛️ Sights & Highlights
Vieux Port (Old Port): The picturesque old port is the centerpiece. Framed by pastel-colored houses and cafés, it invites you to stroll and linger.
Place Saint-Nicolas: One of the largest squares in France, lined with palm trees, right on the water. Ideal for strolls with views of the sea and the ferries.
Marina & Modern Waterfront Promenade: Located just south of the old port, with more modern facilities, boats, and yachts. A section of walking paths along the coast also begins here.
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Great view of the Port of Bastia
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Cathedral of St. Mary Assunta
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🏛️ Architecture & History
The cathedral is Baroque in style with a 19th-century neoclassical façade. Its interior features a three-aisled basilica, measuring 44.7 meters long, 23.35 meters wide, and 17.1 meters high. The choir is slightly raised and ends in a semicircular apse decorated with a radiating ceiling. A striking feature are the ceremonial hats of the bishops buried in the crypt, which hang from the choir ceiling.
🗺️ Visiting Information
Address: 12 Rue Notre Dame, 20200 Bastia, France
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Special Features: The cathedral is a functioning place of worship and an important cultural heritage site in Corsica.
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Saint John the Baptist Church, Bastia
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Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, Place Saint-Nicolas
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7.90 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
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4.86 km
1.61 km
1.43 km
Surfaces
3.80 km
3.14 km
940 m
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Until Napoleon, it was the capital of Corsica.
Worth seeing are the old town (Terra Vecchia), with the third-largest square in France, as well as the citadel area and its surroundings, as well as the old harbor.
From here, you can also see the island of Elba, among other places.
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