Walking is a great way to explore and discover the town of Calvi. The Quai Landry area offers a beachfront lineup of boutiques, restaurants, and bars. It curves around the main city frontage and ends at the port. If you walk to the northern end of the harbor you`ll find docks. Walking toward the southern end will give access to the Coastal Train. Quai Landry is a good starting point for a walking tour of the city. It connects with the major attractions through small side streets.

Rue Clemenceau is a small shopping district that runs parallel to the quai. Take one of the first subsidiary arteries closest to the port. Continue south to Rue Mille, which connects to Boulevard Wilson.

Boulevard Wilson is a wide, modern street and it is a convenient link to the Citadel and other monuments. Visitors can walk to most of the city`s main attractions.

In general, the island of Corsica is beautiful to discover on foot if you wish to have a walking holiday. There are a number of marked trails to suit all levels of walkers, although the island can be particularly challenging to walk/hike, so it is important to research itineraries according to your level of fitness and experience. There are self-guided walking and hiking itineraries that allow visitors to discover some of the most beautiful corners of Corsica. Coastal Corsica, for example, has a lot to offer walkers.

One of the best-known ways to explore the interior of the island is the challenging 111 mile GR20 Trail – one of the most famous walking trails in Europe. It stretches from Calenzan in the north to Conca in the south and is considered one of the most difficult long-distance treks on the continent (there are exposed scrambles, and at some points ladders and steel ropes to assist walkers). The whole trail takes at least two weeks, and involves staying in refuges or camping along the way.

Several ferry routes are served from Calvi port, including Nice, France and Savona. It is generally suggested to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

There are no buses, but there is a small red train that runs along the coast from Île Rousse to Calvi, and a blue one that runs from Calvi to Bastia. There is no need to hire cars, scooters etc. to get around Calvi, as it is quite a small and densely-packed town.

Public transport (in general) is not great in Corsica, so getting around by car is the best option. Trains offer great views, but they are slow and limited to the three lines connecting Ajaccio with Corte, Bastia and Calvi. Relying on buses is not the best option either, because routes are scarce (most leave twice a day) and are difficult to find.

A daily bus runs to Calvi (about €20) as well as all other major Corsican cities.

There are many bus companies that operate routes between the main towns, but details of the routes and timetables are difficult to find. Tourist offices in towns should be able to give you information on local bus companies, or visit the unofficial web site: www.CorsicaBus.org that provides frequently updated bus timetables arranged by the towns of departure and arrival.

The main bus routes include:

-Bastia to Corte (1hr 30 min) and Ajaccio (3 hours)
-Bastia to Ill Rousse (1 hr 40 min) and Calvi (2 hr 20 min)
-Calvi to Porto (2 hr 30 min)
-Ajaccio to Propriano (2 hr) and Porto Vecchio (3 hr 30 min)
-Porto Vecchio to Bastia

Corsica`s little train called Trinighellu is rather an attraction for tourists than a really convenient and fast vehicle. Take the train to L'Ile-Rousse and discover the beautiful coastline. Train de la Balagne (Calvi to L`Ile Rousse) leaves from the little train station near the tourist Office. Ticket per person is around 6 euros and can be purchased at the station or on the train. There are quite a few services during the day leaving on the hour. The train goes back and forth (taking about 50 mins per trip) and stops at lots of beaches/walks along the way.

The Trinighellu runs three narrow gauge lines throughout Corsica with a junction in Ponte Leccia. One line connects Ponte Leccia with Bastia, the second one goes south to Ajaccio via Corte and Vizzavona and the third one goes to Calvi along the western coast via Ile Rousse.

By far the most convenient way to get around the island is by renting your own vehicle. A car allows freedom to explore the island and is what a majority of visitors to Corsica choose to get around by. Although Corsica is compact, the interior roads are narrow and winding, so it`s best to base yourself out of multiple locations if you`d like to explore the entire island. You can rent a vehicle from major carriers at any airport (or bring a car via ferry from the mainland). The cost of rentals will depend on the model, but plan to spend at least 400 Euros for a week. Be aware: the car standards are not as high as in the US, you`ll probably get an older model of a French car. We recommend upgrading to a higher category, such as an SUV, when renting a car, especially since roads are rocky in many part of Corsica. Make sure that your car is insured; locals tend to drive quickly and don`t mind passing other vehicles on sharp curves.

Driving in busy towns can sometimes be a little challenging but not particularly dangerous. Most visitors quickly get used to the Corsicans` liberal interpretation of the Highway Code and find the whole experience relatively stress-free.

This may be an alternative option for a planned day out to a town center or simply if you want to leave your car at your hotel for the day.

Touring the island of Corsica by bicycle is possible. Generally speaking, a degree of experience and fitness is required to cycle the island, as well as a decent road bike equipped with a good range of gears.