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There are a variety of different ways to get here and new routes are being added all the time, making it even easier. The information below is intended as a guide and is subject to change, and does not cover all the options. If you need assistance with travel please contact us and we will be happy to help where we can. Please click on the highlighted links to go to the relevant website.
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The nearest airport is Calvi Ste Catherine (CLY), 7 km away, or alternatively fly to Bastia Poretta (BIA) about 92 km from Calvi (57 miles).
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During the season there are direct charter flights on a Sunday from various UK airports to Calvi and Bastia (operators include Thomsonfly and Holiday Options), as well as an Easyjet flight between Gatwick-Bastia.
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The most frequent internal flights are from Nice, Marseille and Paris Orly, and are operated by Air France and CCM Airlines. Low-cost and scheduled airlines fly regularly to these airports and many others on mainland France from numerous UK airports - check out Easyjet, British Airways, Ryanair, BMI Baby, FlyBMI, Air France, Jet2, Thomsonfly and Flyglobespan amongst others. There are also many low-cost and scheduled airlines flying to mainland France from Austria, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, Hungary and most other European countries - Which Budget shows who flies from where.
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There is a taxi rank at Calvi airport, and we provide directions in French to give to the driver. Fares are approximately €20 each way.
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Passenger and car ferries operate from both France and Italy, the fastest route being from Nice to Calvi in under 3 hours. Calvi port is only 5 minutes away, Ile Rousse is half an hour, and Bastia port is a two hour drive. The ferries are operated by SNCM, Corsica Ferries and Mobylines.
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A relaxing way to get here would be to take the train through France. The TGV train now takes only 3 hours from Paris to Marseilles, you can see full routes and timetables at Rail Europe. Alternatively you could drive through France or put your car on the motorail from Calais to Nice.
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Due to the central location of Casa Paradis, car hire is a choice, not a necessity. Taxis are available from Calvi airport (approx €20), and if you prefer we would be happy to pre-book a taxi for you. There is also the train for exploring the coast, and coach excursions inland are also available. You can see train timetables and other information at Corsica Bus.
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If you do choose to rent a car, it is usually better value to book it in advance through a site such as Auto Europe or Holiday Autos. The major car rental companies Europcar, Hertz and Avis have offices at the airport and in Calvi. Motorbikes and mopeds can also be rented at the airport and in town. Alternatively a range of quality cycles for all ages can be rented from the garage of the house, as can a few quiet, modern scooters.
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A couple of other sites which you may find useful are Corsica Holiday, which amongst other things has a lot of travel information, and Corsica Isula, a comprehensive directory detailing all manner of things to do with Corsica, ranging from Corsican language and culture to the history of the island.
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