Bonifacio yacht charter - Corsica & Sardinia

Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a magical town, dramatically built right on the cliff edge with medieval houses precariously teetering on the edge of the imposing limestone cliffs. It is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio. The town's charm and proximity to idyllic beaches makes it a popular tourist destination in the summer.

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Bonifacio's Old Town, with a labyrinth of narrow streets and historical buildings, is a fascinating place to wander around and to enjoy a delicious meal. Bonifacio also boasts a lively marina filled with impressive yachts and lined with chic restaurants, enhancing the vibrancy of this fashionable coastal resort.

Fun Facts

- Bonifacio is the Wind capital of France and a major surf, sail and kite surfing destination
- Bonifacio was founded as a fortress by and subsequently named after Boniface II of Tuscany in 82
- The "Haute-Ville" (or Upper Town) which has most of the town's heritage of monuments and buildings, is built on a limestone peninsula 1,500 metres long, and 200 metres wide.