Sports and leisure activities LA BALAGNE

How about a 4x4 trip to views you won't soon forget? Our drivers will take you on a full-day excursion from Calvi and L'Île-Rousse and along the extended road network to discover the wild and authentic Corsica in their comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy discovery tours of the Agriates desert on the east or west side, the old villages circuit or a "complete Corsica" day. Who knows, you might even decide to stay in the maquis!

It is the largest diving center in Corsica. A very famous and complete structure which offers accommodation and catering in the best conditions and more than ten diving sites on the outskirts of the Scandola reserve. Also day trips with meals "Alatra Corsica" to discover the heritage of the Fangu valley and "Atru Mare", the day trip with underwater hike to Girolata and picnic in a creek.

The Club Nautique d'Ile-Rousse offers you a wide range of nautical activities in a warm and professional atmosphere in complete safety. The club's users can enjoy 60 different watercrafts (catamaran, windsurfing, kayak, liveaboard...). Affiliated center FF Voile, FFC kayak, label French sailing school and approved Youth and Sports.

Center heads: Sebastien Jung and Jérôme Solirene 2 BEES 1 ° and OWSI and scaphandrier class 2 B. 35 Scubapro equipment changed every two years. 1 compressor 30 m ³/h and 15 buffer bottles at 300 bars. 1 pneumatic boat that can accommodate 25 divers. Dive Dives: 8 diving spots ranging from 14 m to 55 m, a very teething rock bottom. Baptisms are always carried out by boat in the calanque of Ile-Rousse with abundant fauna and flora.

Discover with Calvi Plongée the inexhaustible wonders of Calvi Bay, the Revellata (on the edge of the nature reserve), the famous wreck of the American B17 bomber and many other magical sites. Nitrox diving, children's diving with instructor, snorkeling (snorkeling with fins, mask and snorkel) and à la carte diving. From first dives to international certification courses (with theoretical and practical training), you can have complete confidence in our safety-focused club and its friendly instructors!

A symbol of centuries-old rurality, the donkey is undoubtedly one of Corsica's most popular emblems. The donkey has taken on the role of soothing companion to hard labor, as well as that of the ancient "all-terrain" mount that criss-crossed the mountains on arduous trails. Balagn'âne, the island's largest donkey farm, is committed to reviving these practices and renewing forgotten ties with this amazing animal, offering rides for all ages. Get ready to explore the island's mazes as you did in days gone by, at donkey pace!

The Calvi Nautique Club association organises recreational activities, classes, training courses or improvement and rents equipment (windsurfing, catamaran, funboat, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle…). You can take courses especially or groups of it whatever your age and your level.

In the heart of the pine forest lies a superb sports park with numerous workshops for thrill-seekers of all ages! For the more intrepid, Altore offers canyoning in the Cap Corse or a tandem paragliding experience. Unforgettable microlight flights over Saint-Florent also allow you to discover the Isle of Beauty from the air. For the less adventurous, tree-climbing and zip-line courses are good options. In all cases, you can expect to take to the skies!

The Calvi Balagne sports complex consists of a gymnasium, a dance hall, a dojo and a swimming pool. The latter welcomes, in two pools, swimmers from Calvi and the surrounding area, offering a meeting place for water sports enthusiasts. Complementary to the infrastructures present on the site, the swimming pool offers a wide range of activities in addition to free swimming: aquafitness, aquabike, baby swimmers and aquatic awakening, swimming lessons for all levels and even synchronized swimming lessons.

Run by Ginette and José Vittori, the Calvi Balagne Aero Club is above all a place of conviviality. If you wish to discover Corsica and admire its landscapes from the sky, opt for an unforgettable first flight. Fans of flying will even be able to take the controls during an initiation flight or become a pilot by training at the flying school based within the aeroclub. After your flight, which will undoubtedly remain a pleasant aeronautical memory, take a seat at the Aerobar or on the terrace for a moment of relaxation.

From the chemin Donateo, you'll reach an immemorial chapel adjoining the rocky promontory of the statue of Notre-Dame de la Serra: overlooking the Capcorsin coastline and the Bay of Calvi, it will show you the way to the next stage of an exhilarating journey, from the crest to the foot of Capu di a Vetu. This sporty half-day hike, designed for experienced hikers, offers magnificent views of the Pointe de la Revellata and the inland villages, as well as the peaks of Monte Cinto and the impressive Paglia Orba!

The open-air pool is only accessible during the summer months and offers the inhabitants of Lumio and visiting holidaymakers two seawater pools to combine the pleasures. The first pool is more dedicated to the practice of swimming in water lines or in autonomy, the second pool is shallower for relaxing family swims. Between two swims, a plant solarium invites you to relax on the lawn to enjoy the sun's rays. Swimming lessons are offered free of charge to children all summer long.

Situated on a hill facing the sea, at an altitude of over 377 m, this ghost village offers an exceptional view of the Sant'Ambroggio marina and the Gulf of Calvi. Take a short, unusual stroll to discover Occi, believed to have been founded in the ^14th or 15th^century . Sumptuous landscapes await you, and when you arrive at your destination, you'll have the pleasure of admiring the fully restored church: masses are even celebrated here!

Take advantage of your stay in Corsica to discover nature on horseback, thanks to this renowned equestrian farm. Let your horse guide you through landscapes, fauna, flora and history with unparalleled hospitality. Horse-riding holidays with itinerant trails: mountain, Agriate, Cape Corsica and all over the island of Beauty, in a variety of formulas. Children will particularly enjoy pony trekking (with an accompanying adult)!

Corsiquad is a company specializing in quad and jet-ski activities, run by Tony, quad guide and jet-ski instructor. For restaurants, try Restaurant A Siesta in Ile Rousse, Restaurant La Caravelle in Solenzara, Restaurant U Spuntinu, Café de France in Corte, Gites E Cime, Restaurant La Pignata and Domaine d'Arbo Valley. Take advantage of your stay in Monticello to discover the exciting activities offered by Corsiquad.

With Cécile Degioanni at the helm, the Saint-François equestrian center offers precious moments in the company of its horses: equicoaching, immersion in freedom, private bathing on the Ostriconi beach or pony initiation for the very young! This nature lover and renowned trainer also offers rides that can last up to a full day. You'll discover the enchanting landscapes of the Île de Beauté at a gallop or a brisk walk!

A small municipal pool on a human scale, it accompanies swimmers from their learning to their improvement, thanks to its two complete pools. The first pool is 25 m long and is dedicated to sports activities, allowing you to work on your swimming lengths and endurance. The second pool is smaller and is dedicated to relaxing with your family. Equipped with a removable cover, the pools can be discovered during the summer. The opportunity for visitors to swim in the open air between the rays of the sun. The pool is supervised all year round.

Tra Mare e Monti Locations is a boat rental service in Calvi, Corsica. They also offer skippered sea trips, quad bike tours, and motorcycle, scooter, car and 4x4 rentals. Since 1998, they have been offering their services to visitors to Calvi and Galéria.

Come and admire the richness of this exceptional site, classified as a biosphere reserve, on a two-seater or single-seater canoe-kayak. At the foot of the Genoese tower of Galéria, at the mouth of the Fangu, four branches of water irrigate the plain, where you can observe hundreds of species: dragonflies on the white water lilies lining the banks, moorhens with their chicks, cistude turtles and small diving ducks. You can also discover the Girolata and Scandola reserves in 12-seater boats.

Calvi, located in Corsica, is a popular destination for divers thanks to its clear, fish-filled waters. The Centre de Plongée Castille is a well-known diving club in the region. It offers a wide variety of dive sites, from wrecks to drop-offs and marine reserves. Among the most popular sites are La Revellata, the B17 wreck, Sec des Belges, Pointe Saint François, Bibliothèque, Sec du clocher and Sec du congre. These sites offer magnificent underwater scenery and abundant marine life, with species such as groupers, dentex, castagnoles and mostelles. The Centre de Plongée Castille offers first dives for beginners, as well as training and exploration courses for experienced divers.