Calvi, perched on the northwest corner of Corsica beneath its Genoese citadel, is the most naturally beautiful charter base in the western Mediterranean. The town combines genuine Corsican character with the infrastructure of a serious yachting port, and the coast immediately to the south, including the Scandola nature reserve and the Calanche de Piana, is protected UNESCO World Heritage terrain accessible only from the sea. At 75,000 Euros per week, the charter fleet around Calvi offers 13 yachts ranging from capable motor yachts of 28 to 38 metres to offshore sailing yachts that perform well in Corsica’s reliable summer breezes.nnThe Corsican summer is defined by the libeccio and maestrale winds, which create consistent sailing conditions on the northwest coast. Days typically follow a pattern of morning calm, afternoon breeze and settled evenings at anchor in protected bays. Water temperatures reach 24 to 26 degrees by July, and visibility at the best diving sites around Scandola and Revellata approaches twenty metres.nnThe APA at 75,000 Euros per week runs 20 to 25 percent, adding 15,000 to 18,750 Euros for fuel, marina fees, food and drinks. The passages between Calvi and the main Corsican attractions are relatively short, keeping fuel costs contained. Bookings in June and September offer the best combination of weather, quiet anchorages and price for the quality of charter experience available.nnCorsica’s food, built around local charcuterie, seafood, chestnut dishes and excellent local wine, rewards guests who eat both on board and ashore.
