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The village of Calvi (Cal-Vee) built along a striking crescent bay on Corsica's northwest coast, offers something for everyone. Most noticeable is the citadel village fortress built in 1268 by the Genoese. Other amenities include a long sandy beach for swimming and sail-boarding, eclectic tourist boutiques, supermarkets and petite marches bursting with picturesque produce and local meat delicacies. Oh, and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, whose ruins still stands, accompanied by an official plaque in the citadele village.
Late in the evenings, there’s a pulse of excitement as nightlife spills over from outdoor cafes, a la Cote d'Azur, while others stroll the nearby docks to glimpse millionaire lifestyles, viewing the extravagant yachts harbored at the marina. It’s definitely a place to see and be seen, but also a town of culture, history and family life.
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