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France - Corsica
The eastern coast south of Bastia is of no interest until one arrives at Porto Vecchio with its rose-coloured, fortified citadel and chic marina located on a vast gulf with some of Europe's most beautiful beaches including the stunning Plage Palombaggio: this is a very sophisticated venue with
numerous boutiques, open-air cafés, restaurants and bars frequented by the yachting community.
About 30-minutes away on the emerald and blue waters of the Bouches de Bonifacio at the southernmost tip of the island, is the majestic Genovese citadel of Bonifacio set high on quite extraordinary limestone cliffs. It's both awesome and imposing, and one is drawn to gaze at it again and again; however, by far the best way to see it is by boat – one of the greatest Corsican experiences.
Whilst there is some architectural interest and two good restaurants in the citadel, the interior is really quite forboding. The fishing port below is really much more exciting with quayside cafés, bars, restaurants, boutiques and a very lively nightlife.
Bonifacio looks out over to the intriguing Lavezzi Islands just a few metres above sea level, and the Italian island of Sardinia: locals say that, in olden days, one could hear the cock crow on the Italian island. This is now a totally protected area – part of a large international maritime park with well over one thousand species of animal and plant life; here, there are countless fine beaches and the best windsurfing in Corsica.
About 30-minutes away on the emerald and blue waters of the Bouches de Bonifacio at the southernmost tip of the island, is the majestic Genovese citadel of Bonifacio set high on quite extraordinary limestone cliffs. It's both awesome and imposing, and one is drawn to gaze at it again and again; however, by far the best way to see it is by boat – one of the greatest Corsican experiences.
Whilst there is some architectural interest and two good restaurants in the citadel, the interior is really quite forboding. The fishing port below is really much more exciting with quayside cafés, bars, restaurants, boutiques and a very lively nightlife.
Bonifacio looks out over to the intriguing Lavezzi Islands just a few metres above sea level, and the Italian island of Sardinia: locals say that, in olden days, one could hear the cock crow on the Italian island. This is now a totally protected area – part of a large international maritime park with well over one thousand species of animal and plant life; here, there are countless fine beaches and the best windsurfing in Corsica.
This sector of the island is most appreciated in the months of July and August, and there really are too many visitors: the only place to find peace is either sailing on a private yacht or by staying at a villa in the biggest exclusive estate on the island: it has an 18-hole golf course and three semi-private beaches; we have a number of luxury, private villas available.
One of the greatest joys of Corsica is the wonderful local produce not available in France. The charcuterie is simply superb: jambon cru often eaten with fig purée; lonzu, the dry and pungent coppa, peppery saucisson sec, and the pasty figatelli, pork liver sausage. A variety of fantastic cheeses – brochiu is the most well known – are created from goats' milk from the animals left to feed in the wild.
One of the greatest joys of Corsica is the wonderful local produce not available in France. The charcuterie is simply superb: jambon cru often eaten with fig purée; lonzu, the dry and pungent coppa, peppery saucisson sec, and the pasty figatelli, pork liver sausage. A variety of fantastic cheeses – brochiu is the most well known – are created from goats' milk from the animals left to feed in the wild.
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