Saint-Florent is a town of 1,694 people at the head of its gulf, 24 km from Bastia, and the departure point for the shuttles to Lotu and Saleccia. You can see the Genoese citadel above the harbour, the Romanesque cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta del Nebbiu just outside the town, Roya beach and, on the coast towards the Agriates, the Mortella point and its ruined tower. The hamlet of Casta, where the 4x4s leave, is 15 minutes away, and the Patrimonio vineyards 10 minutes.
Key facts
- 1,694 inhabitants (2023), 24 km from Bastia, 31 min from the harbour and 41 min from the airport (OSRM).
- Santa Maria Assunta, the Nebbiu cathedral, a Romanesque church just outside the town.
- The Gulf of Saint-Florent stretches from Lotu to the mouth of the Strutta.
- Activities: Agriates shuttles, tandem paragliding (from €135), Patrimonio tastings.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,694 (2023) |
| From Bastia harbour | 23 km, 31 min |
| From Bastia-Poretta airport | 34 km, 41 min |
| To Casta (Agriates 4x4s) | 12.5 km, 15 min |
| To Patrimonio | 6.7 km, 10 min |
| To L’Île-Rousse | 46 km, 53 min |
Population: INSEE via Wikipedia. Driving times: OSRM.
The town and the harbour
The marina, where the Aliso meets the sea, is the heart of Saint-Florent: this is where the Agriates shuttles leave. The Genoese citadel overlooks the harbour and the gulf. Just outside the town, Santa Maria Assunta, known as the Nebbiu cathedral, is a Romanesque building in the old city of Nebbiu, half a mile from the centre.
Beaches and coast
Roya beach, west of the town, is Saint-Florent’s sandy beach; it is also the starting point on foot of the coastal path to Lotu. Further on, the Mortella point carries a lighthouse and a ruined Genoese tower, taken by the Corsicans in November 1760. The gulf closes to the west at Lotu.
Activities
Shuttles to Lotu and Saleccia, 4x4s from Casta, tandem paragliding (from €135, 5 out of 5 from 21 reviews in November 2026), microlight flights (from €195), tastings in the Patrimonio vineyards. The full table is in activities.
Where to stay
Saint-Florent is the most practical base for the Agriates: shuttles at the harbour, Casta 15 minutes away. See where to stay near the Agriates.
Book a trip
Trips from Saint-Florent
Wine Tasting Saint-Florent & Patrimonio3 hours★ 4.9 (11 reviews)from €120Check availability
Organic Corsican Wine Tasting 10 Minutes from Saint-Florent30 minutes★ 4.3 (23 reviews)from €10Check availability
From Calvi: Agriate Guided Jeep Tour to Lotu and Saleccia9 hours★ 4.6 (213 reviews)from €110Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saint-Florent worth a visit without going to the Agriates?
Yes, for half a day: the harbour, the citadel, the Nebbiu cathedral and Roya beach. But most visitors come to catch the Lotu shuttle or the Casta 4x4.
How do you get from Bastia to Saint-Florent?
By road: 23 km and 31 minutes from Bastia harbour, 34 km and 41 minutes from the airport, according to OSRM. See getting to northern Corsica.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Shuttles, tracks and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Wikipedia, Saint-Florent, Haute-Corse (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, Saint-Florent listings (paragliding, microlight, wine), accessed 9 November 2026
- Spassighj'Agriate, shuttles from the harbour (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
