THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA CORSICA & SARDINIA
“Islands adjacent and worlds apart, Corsica and Sardinia offer the promise of secluded romance and sun gilded bays.”
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et on a sunny bay surrounded by citrus groves, olive trees and vineyards, Ajaccio is the perfect place to meet the yacht and cruise to the stunning Calanques de Piana.
The gulf of Valinco, on Corsica’s west coast, is a secluded anchorage spot from which to explore the picturesque coves of Capicciolo. Further south, on the tip of the island lies the cliff-top town of Bonifacio with its immense charm, and just a dash away the stunning island of Cavallo. In Sardinia stop at La Maddalena Archipelago, composed of seven islands of extraordinary beauty. Dive the Secca del Papa, a magnificent dive site and after this enchanting encounter with nature head to glitzy Porto Cervo or Cala di Volpe. Cruise to the gulf of Asinara and stop in the Asinara national park, a wildlife haven where wild boars, horses, hawks and the emblematic Asinara donkey reside.
will find fine white sand and shallow turquoise waters for an idyllic beach day. Stop in Alghero and take a stroll in this Medieval town’s historic centre. Enjoy more sandy beaches which are just a stone’s throw away. Visit the unforgettable Grotta di Nettuno, a giant cathedral-esque grotto of mineral formations. This page, Calanques de Piana, Corsica
HIGHLIGHTS Ajaccio, Calanques de Piana, Gulf of Valinco, Bonifacio, Capicciolo, Cavallo Island, La Maddalena Archipelago, Porto Cervo, Cala Di Volpe, Capo Falcone, La Pelosa, Asinara, Alghero, Gulf of Orosei and the Costa Verde WHEN TO GO May-September
Continue to Capo Falcone, a rugged cape home to the beautiful beach of La Pelosa. Here you
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