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Aléria
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Aléria: see the Roman ruins, Genoese fort and beach, then head to nearby Porto‑Vecchio or Bastia.
Aléria is a small Corsican village with three main historic sites – Roman city ruins, the Fort Matra museum and a 15th‑century church – plus a nearby beach and a Genoese tower. The sights fit into a few hours, making a day‑trip or an overnight stay ideal before continuing along the east‑coast of Corsica.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aléria17 ▾
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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 Aléria, 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
- SafetyAléria is low‑risk; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure, watch for strong sun, and use marked paths on the beach.
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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 · 15 ambulance (samu) · 18 fire (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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- AirportBIA Bastia Poretta Airport (≈ 70 km (43 mi) drive via T10 to Aléria).BIA Bastia Poretta Airport (≈ 43 mi (70 km) drive via T10 to Aléria).
- Getting aroundPark in the free car park off the T10 (lat 42.1030, 9.5135).
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
- BIA Bastia Poretta Airport (≈ 70 km (43 mi) drive via T10 to Aléria)BIA Bastia Poretta Airport (≈ 43 mi (70 km) drive via T10 to Aléria)
Weather and climate
Aléria: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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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
Park in the free car park off the T10 (lat 42.1030, 9.5135). The museum is a 5‑minute walk from the car park. To reach Padulone beach, follow the D43 south towards the sea (≈1 km). The Tour de Diana Genoese tower is accessed on foot via a coastal path that starts from the D43 and runs about 1.5 km along the beach.
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tavignano Valley
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min round‑trip
Drive north 15 km (9.3 mi) on D43, about 20 minDrive north 9.3 mi (15 km) on D43, about 20 min
River valley with wetlands and walking trails.
Corte
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h round‑trip
Drive west 45 km (28 mi) on T10/D43, about 1 hDrive west 28 mi (45 km) on T10/D43, about 1 h
Historic town, museum and citadel.
Door to door: ≈ 2 h 30 min round‑trip
Drive north 70 km (43 mi) on T10, about 1 h 15 minDrive north 43 mi (70 km) on T10, about 1 h 15 min
Port city, market and citadel.
Door to door: ≈ 2 h round‑trip
Drive south 45 km (28 mi) on T10, about 1 hDrive south 28 mi (45 km) on T10, about 1 h
Larger town with beach promenade and ferry links.
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.
L'Atrachjata
3‑star hotel in town centre, close to restaurants
L'Empereur
2‑star hotel on Avenue Saint Alexandre Sauli
Hôtel les Orangers
2‑star hotel near the sea road
Camping Marina D'Aléria
Beachfront campsite at Padulone
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
Watch out
Safety
- Museum and Roman site open roughly 09:00–18:00 in summer; hours may change, check locally.Museum and Roman site open roughly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in summer; hours may change, check locally.
- Ticket price listed €2 (≈ US$3) (2014); verify current price.
- Summer heat can make midday visits uncomfortable; bring water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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- Fire18
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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 Aléria. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
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- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
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- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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