Borgo
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A small hilltop town near Bastia with charming old streets and historic houses.

Overview

Borgo is a small hilltop town near Bastia with charming old streets and historic houses.

Key details

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Location: in the Haute-Corse department, about fifteen kilometres south of Bastia.
  • Distances:
  • Local time: Heure : Borgo.
  • Population: 8,766 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 37.78 km².
  • Altitude: from 0 to 1,117 m.
  • Website:

History of Borgo

What to see and do in Borgo

The old part of Borgo is the most interesting, with its charming streets and historic houses. What’s more, the old centre sits on a rocky promontory overlooking the plain and the sea.

In the surrounding area

Réserve naturelle de l'étang de Biguglia, France
Biguglia Lagoon Nature Reserve
The site is recognised for its ornithological significance. It is home to an ecomuseum.

Climate and weather in Borgo

Transport

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Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

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Further information

Worth a look / Other

Biguglia Lagoon Nature Reserve
★ The site is recognised for its ornithological significance. It is home to an ecomuseum.