Corsica and Sardinia.

The islands of Corsica and Sardinia are hosts to some of the most naturally stunning scenery in the Mediterranean.

Ask any Frenchman about Corsica and he'll get a misty look in his eyes! Known for its lushness and the fact that it is so untouched by the developers, this is a place for those seeking the Mediterranean as it used to be; part of the coastline is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranking it alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands as a nature reserve of global importance.

Corsica is an overnight passage by yacht from the French mainland. Alternatively, if you prefer to embark and disembark in Corsica itself, there are regular flights from Nice as well as a ferry service. Sailing from the Cote d’Azur will take you into the port of Calvi to start your cruise in the “Ile de Beauté”. A wild and mountainous place, Corsica ’s coastline is rugged and uncrowded with rocky coves, white sand beaches and ancient, fortified villages.

A flight into Olbia, Sardinia will take you straight to the heart of the Costa Smeralda. Boarding at Porto Rotundo enables you to take in the fabulous beaches around Porto Cervo and the Archipelago della Maddalena - known as the Polynesia of Italy for its crystal clear, turquoise waters. The short crossing to Corsica takes just over an hour and brings you to the stunning islets of Cavallo and Lavazzi en route to Bonifacio with its magnificent citadel.

Suggested Itinerary:
Cote d’Azur - Corsica

Day 1: Board in Port Grimaud , Cote d’Azur . Lunch on board before sailing in the Bay of St. Tropez . Depart for Corsica following an early supper at anchor.

Day 2: Arrive in Calvi early morning with a day to explore the cobbled streets and citadel of this charming port and its fabulous, four-mile long sandy beach .

Day 3: Calvi to Galeria, stopping along the way for swimming and lunch.

Day 4-6: Cruising in the Cape Girolata , Cape Porto and Piana Calanches area, nominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding coastal and marine landscape. Visit the villages of Porto , Cargese and Piana, discover tranquil anchorages and explore hidden beaches.

Day 7: Return overnight from Piana to Port Grimaud.

Day 8: Breakfast at anchor in the Bay of St. Tropez before berthing in Port Grimaud for disembarkation.

Suggested Itinerary: Sardinia and Southern Corsica.

Day 1: Board in Porto Rotondo, Golfo Aranci.

Day 2: Cruising the Archipelago della Maddalena, a collection of some sixty granite islands and islets, only three of which are inhabited.

Day 3: Sail across to Corsica and into the amazing port of Bonifacio, perched high on the clifftops.

Day 4: Cruise along the western coast of Corsica to the stunning beach of Roccapina.

Day 5: Return southwards, sailing to the beautiful islands of Cavallo and Lavezzi with their characteristic smooth granite boulders.

Day 6: Lunch at Rondinara before sailing back to Santa Teresa Gallura in Sardinia.

Day 7: Enjoy the exclusive beaches of the Costa Smeralda and an evening in Porto Cervo.

Day 8: Return to Porto Rotondo for disembarkation.

"L'Isle de Beauté - the beautiful island - is one of France's best
kept secrets; a natural paradise... "
Corsica; L'Isle de Beauté.
International Yacht Vacations and Charters magazine. Volume 3, Issue 2, 2006.

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