Corsica is the most mountainous in the Mediterranean and is a spectacular yacht charter destination. The western coast of Corsica is extremely beautiful especially when explored by boat and is the most physically dramatic and has many small towns and harbors. There are marvellous secluded coves and inlets, sandy beaches accessible by boat only and towering cliffs. From Saint-Florent all the way south to Bonifacio, provisioning is possible in many seaside villages and ports.
Corsica offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yacht charter.
Marinas and Starting Points in Corsica
Ajaccio
Surrounded by scenic mountains on the shore of one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world, Ajaccio is a friendly stopping place with a very sunny and luminous climate. An elegant city, pleasant to live and a delight to discover, Ajaccio has kept its charm of a small mediterranean town with a rich and varied architectural heritage. The city has a permanent sea breeze, cooling the torrid summer heat.
The port is accessible day and night in all weathers; beware strong
southerly and south-westerly winds, also the buoy at the port entry and the lack of
alight. Dominant winds east and south west. The port offers the best shelter in
the bay. The marina is in the center of the city and only 6kms from Ajaccio airport
Starting point for the north: Cargèse, Girolata, Galéria, Calvi, Ile Rousse
Starting point for the south: Propriano, Camporono, Roccapina, Figari, Bonifacio, Lavezzi Islands
One way from/to Calvi, Solenzara possible.
Propriano
Sport and commercial fishing harbor located in the heart of the Valinco Golf. It is an ideal start to navigate towards Bonifacio or the Lavezzi, or simply to follow the coast North towards Calvi. The coastline around Propriano offers an endless succession of inlets and beaches...
Propriano is a lively commercial center and its numerous and diverse stores will allow for an easy provisioning. It holds a daily fresh market and the grocery store is few hundred yards away.
One way from/to St Mandrier (Toulon, south of France) possible.
Calvi
Calvi is a 13th-16th century citadel ramparts on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, one of the most impressive sites in Corsica. The Marina is 15 mn from Calvi airport
Calvi is one of the most beautiful Corsican cities .
Starting point for : Cargèse, Ajaccio, Propriano, Bonifacio.
One way from/to Ajaccio, Solenzara possible.
Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has a wonderful landscape and is an ideal port of call for those charter yachts looking for a picturesque setting. Bonifacio is also the ideal location to explore Sardinia and Lavezzi Islands, which are now classified as a natural reserve.
The marina of Bonifacio shelters the Sailing harbor and a fishing port. An important Trading Port links Bonifacio and Sardinia which is very near, together.
Many excursions in sea are possible towards the Lavezzi and Cavallo Isles.
All ferries from/to Corsica : click here.
