More than 200 sunny beaches, over 600 miles of coastline, coves with turquoise blue water, snow-capped mountains and a countryside absolutely unique to this island.
Several companies offer scuba diving and board sports. The very mild climate allows hiking and outdoor activities prcatically all year round.
Weather: Corsica enjoys a privileged climate on all its coasts and into the heart of its many valleys. It is marked by hot, dry summers and a remarkable annual tae of sunshine hours. Corsica is subject to a strong maritime influence that reduces large temperature differences, with sea breezes cooling the atmosphere along the coast. By mid-May, the temperature in the water reaches 18 °C and during the summer season it often exceeds 25 °C
Sailing Conditions: The best months of the year to sail in Corsica are June, July and August. Temperatures are high but the fresh breezes soften the atmosphere. Summer is the best season for yacht rental.
Vent Portant Bases
Ajaccio
La Capital of Corsica opens onto a huge gulf. Offshore, you’ll find the “ bloody islands ” – the îles sanguinaires.
Macinaggio
Sailing south you find Bastia, Solenzara and Porto Vecchio, the ideal starting point also for Italy, Elba and Capri.
Propriano
Ajaccio on one side and the Straits of Bonifacio on the other.
Solenzara
In the East of Corsica, ideal for a cruise to the North, Bastia and Cap Corse, or South to Porto Vecchio, the Lavezzi islands and Bonifacio.
Calvi
The capital of Balagne, discover the wild beaches of the Revellata peninsula and its plethora of small isolated coves.
Practical information
Ferries : www.sncm.fr. ou www.corsica-ferries.fr
Air: Air France, easyJet, Ryanair, Air Corsica.
Papers: no visa for EU nationals.
Currency: Euro €
Language: French.
Vaccines: Not necessary
– AJACCIO :
tel : 04 95 51 53 03
fax : 04 95 51 53 01
3 boulevard du Roi Jérôme BB 21 – 20 181 Ajaccio Cedex 01
– BONIFACIO : info@bonifacio.fr04 95 73 11 88
– PROPRIANO :
tel : 04 95 76 01 49
Port de Plaisance 20110 Propriano.
– SOLENZARA : tel : 04 95 57 43 75
Vechja Scola Sari 20145 Solenzara.