Vacations Destinations

Corsica is a French island located in the Mediterranean close to the Italian island Sardinia. It is a favorite vacation destination for sailors from nearby countries, as well as the French. June and September are probably the best months, with warmer water in September.
The scenery is excellent; the sailing is good and the harbor life, a special experience, unlike anything in the Caribbean or Pacific islands.

One of the things to love about Corsica is its Mediterranean weather. During summer, it can be quite hot and warm. In winter, the atmosphere turns mild and rainy. The vegetation give life to the woodlands and forests of this small island. Take your yacht to the Gulf of Sagone. It’s consists mainly of curvy sandy beaches that reach up to Capo di Feno and Punto di Cargese. You can then proceed to Gulf of Liscia, which is filled with numerous historical sites such as the ruins of Castellu di Capraja or the 17th-century watchtowers of Genoa. The gulf is also located near Cinarca, which is renowned for its wine production. You can also go into the rambles that surround Porto called the Ascent of the Capo of Orto or the Piana calanques and the Scandola Reserve while sailing in the area.

Bonifacio also offers a perfect venue for some sailing in Corsica. This pittoresque town gives shelter to numerous fishing ports and the sailing harbor. You can also take a short history of its people form the Saint-Dominique Church or the Old Town. A Corsica sailing will never be complete without staying in La Maddelana. Its Piazza Umberto I is bustling with life activity. You can walk around Garibaldi before you embark on another cruise through the port of Banchina Commerciale I. Via Garibaldi is rich with lots of business shops, bars, and restaurants.

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