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The Balagne, the famous region of Upper Corsica, has the fortune of being among the most fertile areas of the island, thanks to both the diversity of its agriculture and to the influx of tourists who appreciate these magnificent landscapes.
You can’t visit Corsica without exploring La Balagne in Haute-Corse.
Indeed, the Balagne is distinguished by two special attractions: the presence of the Mediterranean Sea and of the mountain peaks that soar up to 2000 metres.
Thus the land is rich with marine sediment, allowing the cultivation of the olive trees, citrus fruits, and chestnuts which today still create the wealth of its inhabitants.
Many villages, some of them perched on unlikely summits, were created around these crops. Today, they give Balagne its unique identity, one of authenticity and a rich cultural, gastronomic and traditional heritage.
Indeed, Balagne is distinguished by two particular attractions: the presence of the Mediterranean Sea and then vertiginous mountain peaks rising up to 2000 meters.
Thus, the land, rich in marine sediments, allows multiple crops of olive trees, citrus fruits, chestnuts that still today make the wealth of its inhabitants.
Many villages, sometimes perched on unlikely peaks, have been created around its cultures which today give the face of an authentic Balagne authentic and rich with a cultural, gastronomic heritage like the Balagne wine and traditional know-how.
The particularity of the villages of Balagne lies in the fact that, despite the many tourists on the steep roads and hilly paths, nothing has changed. No asphalt buildings or large tourist landmarks, but an enhancement and preservation of popular and traditional cultures.
Thus in the crafts markets in Balagne in Calvi, l’Île Rousse or Lumio it is still very easy to find old craftsmen and catering trades who have passed on their values from generation to generation while opening onto the exceptional market offered by the many tourists.
The initiatives of groups of craftsmen, such as that of Corsicada in Lumio, allow all these small traders to continue to live from their activity without losing the charm of their authenticity.
Sant’Antonio, reaching a height of 450 metres, offers visitors sublime panoramas on the Balagne coast. The visit of the village can be done on foot or by donkey for more exoticism! Starting from Lumio, don’t miss the ascent to the abandoned village of Occi, which after half an hour’s walk will offer you a sublime view that you won’t soon forget!
Speloncato, a small village perched at an altitude of 600 metres, you will have to walk the 6.5 km that separates you from this little jewel in the clouds to reach Corsican heaven! Typical, wild, the village where in the evening, after the heat of the day, the elders take their place on the benches while the little ones play happily… To discover all the hidden treasures of the beautiful region of Balagne, you have understood it, you must not hesitate to get off the beaten track!
