Top 10: How to prepare your Calvi on the Rock Festival
The festival has been held in Calvi at the beginning of July for over 15 years. Balagne, Calvi on the Rock is THE annual meeting place for thousands of young people who come for one thing only: to let off steam! A major event in Calvi where the festive atmosphere does not let up during the three days of the festival. It is also an unmissable event that you should prepare for in advance if you want to fully experience this great meeting of the Corsican youth.
Calvi on the Rock: The 10 commandments to follow
Because three days away from home is getting ready...
1/ You will book your bus/plane/boat in Corsica...
We avoid waiting until the last moment to prepare your departure, especially if your home in Calvi is not next door and the sea separates you! For those who have to take Air Corsica, booking your ticket at least one month in advance is recommended. Close to the airport, the spa hotel La Signora welcomes you in one of its 29 luxuriously decorated rooms that can accommodate families, couples and friends for a quality stay in Calvi. For those who wish to join the Corsica by ferryFor more information, please contact Corsica Ferriesor SNCM.
2/ You will have money...
Yes! If the Festival Every year, thousands of people attend the event, and prices can soar during the event, and with the atmosphere, there's no end to the spending. So expect a medium budget and maybe a little more for a half-day shopping spree in the luxury shops of Calvi. To be prepared, you should book half-board to guarantee your food and drink on site. The hotel La Signoria offers two options to its guests: Corsican continental breakfast or half-board formula.
3/ You will bring clothes...
July means light clothing, so shorts and tank tops are out! Don't forget your swimming costume to take a dip during the day and your sunglasses. A small, light backpack in which you won't forget: your toiletries, two or three light shirts and two or three shorts. It is also possible to find everything you need in the many shops in Calvi. For those who prefer to avoid the crowds at the beach, Hotel La Signoria offers its guests a variety of leisure and recreation areas Swimming pool, sauna, hammam and its new wellness area for relaxing massages!
4/ A place to sleep you will plan...
While sleeping on the beach is tempting (be careful with your belongings and minor inconveniences!), being able to sleep even for a few hours in a real bed is always more welcome than ending up in a cheap hotel! Start a month or two in advance to look for goodaccommodation in Calvi or in the surrounding area and make your reservations. Open all year round, the hotel La Signoria in Calvi offers you the possibility to make your reservations directly online reservations You will be able to make use of the various accommodation options available to you.
5/ In good health you will be...
Joining a festival after just being hospitalised or convalescing is definitely not recommended! The heat is intense and it is best to be in top form for such a festive event. For those who wish to take a break between two concerts and relax, go to the La Signoria spa hotel. A a haven of peace and relaxation awaits you in an environment that invites you to relax and enjoy a change of scenery before joining the Théâtre de la Verdure and its decibels.
6/ Thou shalt bear alcohol...
If this is not a requirement, be aware that alcohol will be flowing! If you must give in to temptation, respect your limits and of course, don't drive! Also, think about the next day before throwing yourself on all the cocktails that you can find. Keep yourself as hydrated as possible and carry a bottle of water with you.
7/ You will have friends in case of a problem...
Coming in a group offers a better atmosphere from the start! By staying in a group, you avoid being alone without anyone to share your joy with. And after all, isn't a festival like this an opportunity to get together with friends and share unforgettable moments of delirium ? At Hotel La Signoria, a concierge is available on site for any concerns.
8/ You will enjoy the beaches...
If the Corsica offer of beautiful white sandy beachesIn Calvi, the one that makes you dream for its great cleanliness, its tranquillity and its layout is that of the 5-star hotel La Signoria! White umbrellas and deckchairs adjoining a superb garden where it is good to walk in the shade, the Signoria Mare beach allows you to take full advantage of the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea.
9/ You will like loud music
Welcoming fashionable groups such as Hot Chip, Lord Funk or Naughty J, let the night go on with the many DJs who came for the occasion. To be heard you will have to do more than raise your voice and at the same time put up with the same from other festival-goers. Sensitive ears please, and for the decibel addicts, the last commandment is for you!
10/ You will choose your concert programme...
Musical event with many artists on the bill, create your own concert programme and take advantage of your free time to discover Calvi, its transparent waters and its heavenly beaches! Concerts to share with your friends on social networks but also the possibility to discover new musical genres.
What about you? What will you add? If the last edition of "Calvi on the Rock" ended in a delirious atmosphere, we hope in any case that these few tips will help you prepare your next visit to Calvi next year at the 5-star hotel La Signoria!
A pr'éstu!
