Markets in Corsica
First and foremost, here are a few tips to help you avoid being taken for a ride... Most traditional food products manufactured in Corsica are so at a very specific time, as summarised below:
- Olive oil is harvested between January and April,
- cured meats from November to March,
- Brocciu is widely produced, from November to June.
- for cheeses corsicanThey are also available from mid-November to June,
- citrus fruits, from November to January, and honey is produced from April to the end of November.
IN AJACCIO
On the market square (place Abbatucci) and behind the Town Hall, you'll find it every morning in summer, with the exception of Mondays in winter, for all information: www.tourisme.fr/ajaccio
IN BASTIA
It can be found in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville every morning except Monday. For more information:
www.bastia-tourisme.com
IN CALVI
Every morning under the covered market in Calvi.
www.tourisme.fr/calvi
A CORTE
At the Tuffelli car park in Corteevery Friday morning.
www.corte-tourisme.com
A ILE-ROUSSE
Located on the Place Paoli, under a sort of hard top in the heart of the village, theIle-Rousse is a very friendly meeting place where local fishermen, morning strollers and auctioneers meet up every morning. For further information:
www.ot-ile-rousse.fr
A MACINAGGIO
On the Place Paoli, marine de MACINAGGIOFrom May to September, you can visit the market every first and third Friday of the month.
A OLMETO
It happens in the pharmacy car park every Saturday morning.
IN PORTO-VECCHIO
A major meeting place for the people of Portovecchi, the town's market is held in Place de l'Hôtel de Ville every Sunday morning.
www.accueil-portovecchio.com
IN SAINT-FLORENT
You'll find it every first Wednesday of the month in the village square.
In Bastia, the pl market in front of the town hall only takes place on Saturdays (small market) and Sundays (large market), at least outside the summer season.