Car Hire Bastia Corsica Airport

Bastia is a town in the South of France. It is not on the French mainland, but is located in the North-East of the beautiful island of Corsica. Bastia is the "City" of the island with a population of about 43 thousand and thus an important centre for trade and tourism in Corsica. The location by the sea and the Pigno massif, which rises behind the town are characteristic for Bastia. Here is a scenic and urban idyll with the advantages of an economic metropolis combined.

Getting to Bastia

The easiest way to achieve Bastia, leads through the air. Many renowned German airlines fly to the French island of Corsica. A flight from Cologne in Germany after Bastia takes two hours. The airport is about 20 km from Bastia Aéroport de Bastia-Poretta away and is served by low cost airlines. Hire a car directly at the airport after Bastia. To reach your destination quickly and easily, and are flexible for more exploring on the island. From Marseille, Nice or Toulon from is Bastia also by ship. Here, a ferry between the island and the Mainland commutes each.

With the car in Bastia to the port de Plaisance

The old harbour of port de Plaisance is attraction and tourist centre of the city of Bastia. The close Bay is access to a beautiful, lively district of the city. Today, the port de Plaisance is mainly a Marina. The enthroned above the harbour Citadel of Bastia is to reach the pier of the Dragon. The town's landmark is the impressive, two Tower-Baroque church of Saint Jean Baptiste. With the Town Hall square at the foot of walls, it forms the town centre. Visitors who prefer to impress by the modern side Bastia want to leave are good hands in the area around the new harbour. Here, the city is characterised by wide, inviting streets. Palms directly close to the beach and under shade-giving invite many restaurants, cafes and shops to stay. Life in Bastia is raging on the large square, place Saint Nicolas, for concerts, markets and festivals are held here regularly. In addition, the beach of Bastia is accessible everywhere.

Take route in Bastia rental cars

For holidaymakers who enchanted by the unique nature of Corsica can want to be, is worth a trip to the Monte Cinto, the highest 2.706 m mountain of Corsica. From November to may of the mountain is covered in snow. Bastia with the car reach in about 1.5 hours Haut ASCO or Calacuccia. The climb from here takes five to eight hours. Also a visit to the small, idyllic mountain lake Lac Cinto is possible.