Bella Vita
Your Cruising Destinations
Mediterranean sea : French Riviera, Corsica, Italy, Sardinia
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Corsica, one of the most appealing islands in the world for sailing. Throughout the summer, winds are light apart from at the northerly point of the island and the southerly Mouth of Bonifacio, where the westerly winds are generally moderate to strong in force. There are few anchorages that are sheltered from the Mistral on the western coast of the island. The ports are generally well-equipped but very busy in the summer. You will need to be careful when sailing near the isles or in the gulfs. ACCESS FROM FRANCE - 3 international airports: Calvi, Ajaccio and Figari (20 km) from Bonifacio. - Ferries from Toulon and Nice on the French coast (Ferry company: Corse Mediterranee) and from Genoa and Livorno on the Italian coast (Ferry company: Corsica Ferries). Links: www.airfrance.fr www.sncm.fr PRATICAL INFORMATION European zone of the Euro. Provisions are easily found in each departure base and all along the coast in the supermarkets and colourful markets, overflowing with Mediterranean specialities. The local wine, cold meats and cheeses are in general mouth-wateringly good. In the summer months it is best to enter the ports at around midday, whether you are looking for an overnight stay or simply stocking up on provisions. TAXES and ADMINISTRATION A European identity card is required. The National and regional parks are not taxed. Please ensure that all beacons and regulations are strictly adhered to. Fires and barbecues are forbidden during the summer months.  NOT
TO BE MISSEDYou should visit the fortified towns of Calvi, Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio. You should also see the red-rocked gulf of Porto and the Scandola reserves. South of the Mouth of Bonifacio are the granite Islands of Lavezzi and the archipelago of the Maddalena. Wherever you sail in Corsica you will marvel at the beautiful white sandy beaches, the air filled with the pungent scent of undergrowth and the friendly welcome you will receive from the local inhabitants.
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