Santa-Maria-di-Lota
City in Haute Corse, France
Overview
Santa-Maria-di-Lota is a charming seaside commune just north of Bastia on Corsica's rugged Cap Corse. Known for its turquoise beaches, stone villages, and sweeping mountain views, it offers a relaxing escape with authentic Corsican character. The town is perfect for nature lovers, walkers, and those seeking a peaceful Mediterranean experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Department
Haute Corse
Population
1,970
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
42.75°, 9.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
60
English
35
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
11.6°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
611 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BIA
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.