Sant'Antonino, Corsica

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Visit Sant'Antonino

Sant'Antonino is a village situated in the centre of the Balagne region of north-eastern Corsica, south-west of L'Ile Rousse.

Because of its dramatic situation clinging around the top of a hill the village is sometimes referred to as the 'Eagles Nest'. Sant'Antonino is officially classified as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'. It also has a history dating back to the 9th century - the location was chosen because of its natural defences - making it one of the oldest villages in Corsica.

The warren of narrow lanes, steep pathways passing through vaulted passages, and ancient traditional houses that make up Sant'Antonino, give way to occasional little highlights - a small courtyard, a chapel, a bread oven or other interesting architectural feature - and it is a pleasure to explore. The solid granite rock used for the buildings blends harmoniously with the hillside itself, and often the two seem almost inseperable...

These attributes, long with its location and relative accessibility, make the village unmissable if you are in the region, for both you and the many other tourists who also come here each year, so visit early in the day if possible, for a quieter experience.

The views from Sant'Antonino are of course exceptional, and extend beyond the countryside to the resorts of Calvi and l'Ile Rousse and out to sea.