Galéria is a tourist resort located in the department of Haute-Corse, about twenty minutes from the harbor and Calvi airport. This town of Filosorma is located in the Gulf of Galéria, on the west coast of the Island of Beauty. Close to the Scandola Nature Reserve, Galéria commune is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica.
Popular with tourists and casual visitors, the town of Galéria this breathtaking scenery and a coastline of more impressive. In the various hamlets of the resort, one can discover an important and rich architectural and historical heritage.
Galéria beaches are an opportunity to enjoy the sun of Corsica, as well as many sporting activities available throughout the year. Living, the village also experiencing significant nightlife.
Sumptuous landscapes and monuments in old buildings are on the program of the tourist resort of Galéria and its surroundings.
Galéria beaches are certainly the most beautiful attractions of this Corsican resort. Visitors enjoy the beach at the foot of the village which offers a beautiful stretch of sand, or one located on the delta of Fangu, allowing to alternate sea and river. Galéria hosts a diving center, and it is also possible to learn about fishing, kayaking, or to make excursions at sea. Note that the range of the Tour de Calcinaghja, large expanse of shingle, is very popular with nudists.
The Galéria natural heritage is of incredible beauty. Over rides and other rides, visitors can enjoy the Scandola Nature Reserve World Heritage of UNESCO, the reserve Valley Fangu, the Fango Valley classified as Natura 2000 site, or several natural areas ecological interest, flora and fauna such as green oak grove of the basin Fango, Fango delta, or the Punta Validori-Punta di Stollu.
The Vecchiu laying is a Genoese bridge that used to cross the Fango. Not far Galéria tower was built in the sixteenth century and listed historical monument. We can also admire some remains of another Genoese tower, the tower of Maraghiu.
La Casa di i Pueti is the former primary school Prezzuna. It now houses collections dedicated to Peppu Flori and the Pampasgiolu di Acquale, Corsican poets of the twentieth century.
A food market is held every Friday morning.
Every May, the resort organizes its Galeria biker bay, a motorcycle festival with exhibitions, parades or other events.
