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Slide at Western Splash in Biguglia
Western Splash · Biguglia (2B)
In the Biguglia valley, this summer water park is built around a Wild West village theme.
Things to do with kids in Bastia
Here are our ideas for days out with kids in and around Bastia, each one checked, for little ones and older kids alike. Here are 14 ideas picked from over 8,500 outings in the Trottimap app.
Pools, beaches and water
Take the boat to Lotu beach
Navettes L'Orizonte vers le Lotu et Saleccia · Saint-Florent (2B)
From Saint-Florent harbour, L'Orizonte shuttles cross the gulf in about twenty minutes to the Lotu and Saleccia beaches in the Agriates desert.
Animals and farms
Visit Corsica's first zoo
Corsica Zoo · Olmeta-di-Tuda (2B)
In the Nebbiu plain, near Saint-Florent, this park presents around 70 species grouped by the world's major habitats, from wallabies to llamas and many birds, with a botanical park as a bonus.
Museums and science
Experiment at A Casa di e Scenze
A Casa di e Scenze · Bastia (2B)
In the Lupino district, Bastia's science centre runs exhibitions and workshops for all ages.
Parks and nature
Play high above Bastia at Fort Lacroix
Parc U Forte à a Croce · Bastia (2B)
On the heights of Bastia, the old military fort has become a four-hectare park with playgrounds, fountains and terraced seating.
Museums and science
Explore the Governors' Palace
Musée de Bastia, palais des Gouverneurs · Bastia (2B)
Housed in the Governors' Palace at the heart of the citadel, the Bastia museum tells the town's story through its permanent collections.
Pools, beaches and water
Play on Arinella beach
Plage de l'Arinella · Bastia (2B)
Bastia's biggest beach stretches its golden sand south of the town, with several playgrounds, showers and a lifeguard post in summer.
Parks and nature
Walk above the sea on the Aldilonda
L'Aldilonda, promenade au-dessus de la mer · Bastia (2B)
From the Old Port of Bastia, this walkway clinging to the rock runs beneath the citadel walls, just above the waves.
Castles and heritage
Ride the little train up to the citadel
Petit train touristique de Bastia · Bastia (2B)
Leaving from Place Saint-Nicolas, Bastia's little train passes the Old Port and climbs to the Genoese citadel, with a qualified lecturer giving the commentary.
Leisure parks
Burn off energy at Ludiqland
Ludiqland · Biguglia (2B)
Open since 2014 in Biguglia, this large indoor play park welcomes children from age 1 in a sea-themed setting.
Parks and nature
Climb to the village of San Martino
Chemin du moulin de San-Martino-di-Lota · San-Martino-di-Lota (2B)
Facing Grisgione beach, north of Bastia, this old path climbs through the maquis to the village of San Martino in about an hour.
Leisure parks
Climb and slide at Family Parc
Family Parc · Biguglia (2B)
Just south of Bastia, this family park mixes indoor and outdoor play: a giant trampoline, inflatables, interactive climbing walls and a small treetop course.
Pools, beaches and water
Splash about on Roya beach
Plage de la Roya · Saint-Florent (2B)
Linked to the centre of Saint-Florent by a footbridge, the Roya is the gulf's big family beach.
Museums and science
Step back in time at the Mariana museum
Musée de Mariana Prince Rainier III de Monaco · Lucciana (2B)
South of Bastia, near the Canonica church, this concrete and glass museum displays finds from the ancient town of Mariana: mosaics, jewellery, coins, models and interactive screens.
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