Corsica Sailing Itinerary - Bastia, St Florent, Calvi, Ajaccio, Bonifacio

Corsica 7 Day Sailing Itinerary down the West Coast of Corsica including Bastia, St Florent, Calvi, Ajaccio and Bonifacio

Corsica is an amazing island for a yacht charter, with unlimited intinerary combinations for both sailing and motor yacht holidays. We've highlighted just one of the possible itineraries, which will take you past breathtaking natural beauty, charming and chick ports, quiet anchorages and famous ports. We invite you to contact us for all of your Corsica Yacht Charter needs - and we'll be happy to recommend Corsica charter yachts and crews, plus additional sailing itineraries that are most suitable to your needs.

DAY 1 - Bastia to Saint-Florent

Our Corsican charter itinerary begins in Bastia, the old Genoese capital. After exploring the port town, you are in for a glorious cruise around Cap Corse, with its amazing cliffs and rock formations.

End this stunning day in the protected and chic port of Saint-Florent.

DAY 2 - Saint-Florent to Calvi

Day two takes us across the north coast of Corsica, past L'ille-Rousse and over to the delightful port of Calvi. Calvi has its beautiful old citadel, long ramparts and a quaint marina below, perfect for a stop at a cafe after the cruise.

DAY 3 - Calvi to Girolata

Day three is a 33 mile cruise down the rugged and beautiful west coast of Corsica to the small, protected port of Girolata. This port is a little village with rocky inlets, and a superb anchorage.

DAY 4 - Girolata to Ajaccio

From Girolata, we continue south down the beautiful coast, finally entering the Gulf of Ajaccio, with it's amazing mountain-encircled bay. Stroll the old port of Ajaccio, a distinguished town that also boasts the birthplace of Napoleon.

DAY 5 - Ajaccio to Propriano

Continue down the west coast; an area of outstanding and varied natural beauty, cliffs, rock formations, and mountainous vistas. Enter Propriano in the narrowest part of the Golfe de Valinco. Propriano is an ancient town, but was redeveloped in the 1990's and now has a thriving marina and port scene. Propriano is well known for it's excellent beaches.

DAY 6 - Propriano to Bonifacio

From Propriano, continue to the southernmost major port in Corsica - Bonifacio, a striking town perched on limestone cliffs. Here you will want to explore the old citadel and relax in the café and restaurant-lined harbour while you admire the views.

DAY 7 - Bonfacio to La Maddalena's National Park

From Bonifacio, you can cruise to La Maddalena's National Park, a beautiful set of protected islands between Corsica and Sardinia. Depending on how much time you have, continue on toward Sardinia if you can!

Itinerary Map

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