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Castifao

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Upper Corsica

Castifao - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Upper Corsica
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Village Castifao is located 40 km from Corte, 2 km over the course of Tartagine. It is accessed by either CD147 or by D47. Its average altitude is 506 m.

The town is the capital of the canton of Castifau-Merusaglia, having been the capital of the Pieve di Caccia he formed with Moltifau, Ascu, and for some time, and even with Canavaghja Campitellu.

Castifao four districts (Petrera, Castifau, Piazze, Case Soprano) and an eccentric hamlet, the A Piana (La Plaine).

Today Castifao is nearly 160 inhabitants in winter and three times this summer.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCastifao
Postcode20218
Latitude42.5042050 (N 42° 30’ 15”)
Longitude9.1130060 (E 9° 6’ 47”)
AltitudeFrom 219m to 1049m
Surface area42.15 km²
Population140 inhabitants
Density3 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBastia (59 km, 1:02)
Insee code2B080
IntercommunalityCC Pasquale Paoli
DepartmentUpper Corsica
RegionCorsica

Nearest cities & towns

Moltifao2.6 km (4 min)
Pietralba15 km (21 min)
Asco17.7 km (27 min)
Piedigriggio19.1 km (27 min)
Francardo21 km (27 min)
Lama22 km (29 min)
Olmi-Cappella23 km (35 min)
Vallica23 km (36 min)
Urtaca24 km (30 min)
Popolasca24 km (34 min)
Palasca25 km (36 min)
Canavaggia25 km (38 min)
Valle-di-Rostino25 km (33 min)

Things to see and do

See:

Convent San Francescu di Caccia, Masterpiece Franciscan architecture, high from 1510 to the pass of the same name, and then rebuilt in 1569 and amended in 1708. Theater of many events in the history of Corsica, including the famous Cunsulta Caccia, in April 1755, which laid the outline of the Constitution of independent Corsica Pasquale Paoli.

The San Niculau, which houses rare works and major organs from the convent church.

The oratory of the Confraternity Sant'Antone Abate, in the town square.

Tower Paglianosa, and barracks, built in 1595 and 1602.

Bridge A Piana, thrown on the Tartagine in 1496.

The Sant'Agustinu church on the hill of the same name.

A megalith, which overlooks the village.

The old municipal washhouse U Canale.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

The last Saturday of July Stonde di Castifau (event promoting local heritage).

Photos

Convent San Francescu di Caccia
Convent San Francescu di Caccia
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The church of San Nicolau
The church of San Nicolau
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The oratory of the Confraternity Sant'Antone Abate
The oratory of the Confraternity Sant'Antone Abate
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City laundry U Canale
City laundry U Canale
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Church Sant'Agustinu
Church Sant'Agustinu
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 21°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sea excursion along the coast of Balagne
Nature and the great outdoors45 € Calvi (30 km)
4x4 trek in Corsica
Sports sensations60 € to 90 € Furiani (32 km)
Hire a boat to visit the Scandola reserve
Nature and the great outdoors170 € Galéria (40 km)
Boat ride to the Scandola nature reserve with a stop in Girolata - Calanques de Piana optional - Departure from Porto/Ota
Entertainment45 € Ota (43 km)
Cruise in the Calanques de Piana and at Capo Rosso - Leaving from Porto/Ota
Entertainment30 € Ota (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Saleccia Beach
HikeIntermediate4:00Casta (19.9 km)

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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