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Prefecture and commune in Corsica, France
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St Jean Baptiste, St John the Baptist
Church of Santa-Maria
For wonderful moules-frites (mussels and French fries) and puddings.
Hotel with a swimming pool. Closed mid-Dec to Feb.
Great comfort, in great location overlooking old port - if you can find it! In the pedestrianised citadel, nearest vehicle drop-off 200 m away.
By boat
The main ferry routes to Bastia are from Marseille, Toulon, and Nice in France, which take about 12 hours, and there are sleeper cabins available.
By train
A narrow gauge train service links Bastia with Ajaccio, Corte, Calvi, L'Île-Rousse. The train takes passengers through beautiful valleys and over spectacular passes.
By bus
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Explore the town on foot. Much of it is pedestrianised, and the vehicle routes get very congested.
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Bastia · International · BIA
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