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Sant'Antonino
Half a day is enough: walk the spiral lanes, see the view from the Eagle's Nest, then move on to Calvi or L'Île-Rousse for the night.
Sant'Antonino is a fortified hill village in Balagne, Corsica, at 500 m on a granite peak. Its narrow cobbled streets and vaulted galleries form a descending labyrinth. The main draw is the panorama over the Balagne to the sea and the mountains. The 11th-century Annonciation church sits at the entrance. Most visitors spend 2–3 hours here as a stop between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot)
- Airports
- CLY · BIA
- Nights
- 0
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- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sant'Antonino17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sant'Antonino, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
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- AirportCLY Calvi – Sainte-Catherine (About 20 km (12 mi); taxi or rental car required).CLY Calvi – Sainte-Catherine (About 12 mi (20 km); taxi or rental car required).
- Getting aroundThe village is pedestrian-only; cars park at the lot outside.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner with wine€30–50 (≈ US$35–60)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Calvi to village€35–45 (≈ US$45–55) (check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room in village, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room in village, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room in village, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CLY Calvi – Sainte-Catherine (About 20 km (12 mi); taxi or rental car required) · BIA Bastia – Poretta (About 75 km (47 mi); rental car recommended)CLY Calvi – Sainte-Catherine (About 12 mi (20 km); taxi or rental car required) · BIA Bastia – Poretta (About 47 mi (75 km); rental car recommended)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sant'Antonino: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is pedestrian-only; cars park at the lot outside. All sights are reached on foot via steep, narrow lanes and steps.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via D413 and D81, about 25 min
Citadel, marina and beaches; combine with Sant'Antonino for a half-day.
L'Île-Rousse
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via D413 and D81, about 15 min
Ferry port, market and beach; a quick stop.
Door to door: About 3 h
Car via D81 and T40, about 2.5 h
Too far for a day trip from Sant'Antonino; plan a separate base.
Calenzana
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car via D81, about 20 min
GR 20 trailhead; a short walk to the start.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sant'Antonino village
A few guesthouses; quiet, but limited services.
L'Île-Rousse
10 km (6.2 mi); ferry port, beach and more accommodation choices.6.2 mi (10 km); ferry port, beach and more accommodation choices.
Calvi
20 km (12 mi); largest tourist marina, hotels and restaurants.12 mi (20 km); largest tourist marina, hotels and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room in L'Île-Rousse1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Parking at village lot1 × €5 · check | €5 |
| Coffee at a village café2 × €3 | €5 |
| Lunch at a village restaurant2 × €25 | €50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €396≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Dinner with wine | €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Parking at village lot | €5 (≈ US$6) (check) |
| Taxi from Calvi to village | €35–45 (≈ US$45–55) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Park only in the designated lot outside the village; the streets are too narrow for cars.
- Wear sturdy shoes: the cobbled lanes and steps are uneven.
- No ATMs in the village; bring cash for small purchases.
- The village is very quiet outside summer; some restaurants and shops may be closed in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Calvi airport → Sant'Antonino: about €35–45 (≈ US$45–55) by taxi, 25 min (check)
- L'Île-Rousse → Sant'Antonino: about €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) by taxi, 15 min (check)
- Parking at village lot: €5 (≈ US$6) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est le parking ? — Where is the parking? (oo ay luh par-king)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
Corsican (Corsu) is also spoken; French is understood everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sant'Antonino. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the Annonciation church and any seasonal closures.
- Walking route with waypoints: parking lot → church → viewpoint → spiral descent back to car.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal opening dates.
- Golden-hour photo spot markers for the best Balagne views.
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