Galéria and the surrounding area

Our little village of Galéria…

On the edge of the far south-east of Balagne, where our little village of Galéria is situated…Clinging to the mountainsides are Porto and Piana, the jewels of western Corsica, about an hour to an hour and a half’s drive away, offering diverse and varied landscapes – a must-see destination on the edge of the Niolo.
The varied terrain and topography of this part of the island offer magnificent views and landscapes in every season. The coastline is home to numerous beaches of fine sand and rocky shores, set amongst a succession of bays and headlands. The Balagne is therefore dotted with many villages that surprise visitors with their architectural and heritage diversity.
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Qualche parola sul paese e sui suoi dintorni

Galéria is a small coastal village nestled in the heart of unspoilt, wild countryside. Here you can enjoy a quieter side of Corsica, free from the hustle and bustle of the towns. The sea, the river and the mountains are its main attractions.
Situated 6–7 km from the waterholes of the River Fango and on the edge of the Scandola Nature Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Galéria offers a range of activities such as diving, kayaking, numerous hiking trails, boat trips and swimming in the river… The town of Calvi is a 30–40-minute drive away, with its harbour and airport. There, you can enjoy a spot of shopping as well as pleasant strolls between the beach, the harbour, the Genoese citadel and other attractions…
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Galéria happens to be at the far end of the ‘Balagne’.

Balagne is situated in the north-western part of Corsica and comprises around forty coastal villages or villages perched high on the mountainsides: Algajola, Aregno, Avapessa, Belgodere, Calenzana, Calvi, Cateri, Corbara, Costa, Feliceto, Galeria with its small harbour, Île-Rousse with its harbour, Lavatoggio, Lama, Lumio and the hamlet of Sant-Ambroggio with its small harbour, Manso, Mausoléo, Moncale, Montegrosso, Montemaggiore and the hamlets of Cassano and Lunghignano, Monticello, Muro, Nessa, Novella, Occhiatana, Olmi Cappella, Palasca, Pigna, Pietralba, Pioggiola, Sant’Antonino, Santa Reparata di Balagna and the hamlets of Palmento and Occigliani, Speloncato, Vallica, Ville-di-Paraso, Zilia and two towns of medium size, Calvi and L’Île-Rousse.
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The tourist season is getting longer every year

From February onwards, the countryside changes as the mimosas and almond trees come into bloom, and the temperature begins to rise. In April, the whole maquis is in bloom and swimming in the sea is already possible, though it’s quite invigorating. May and June are magnificent, with the scents of the countryside and the sea getting a few extra degrees warmer day by day, meaning we can spend hours in the sea in summer under the blazing sun, with the climate generally tempered by the breeze.
In September and October, the air gradually cools, the sea remains warm, and the days start to get shorter. In autumn, there’s a pleasant surprise: in Corsica, we always have a second spring. Even in the depths of winter, fine weather is very much the norm in Corsica. Sometimes we’re surprised to find snow on the coast, and that’s a real treat for families and children as we make the most of these unique, magical moments that nature offers us. And so the cycle comes to an end and begins anew, tirelessly, with the first buds in February…
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