Calvi occupies one of the most dramatic positions of any Mediterranean port, its Genoese citadel rising above a horseshoe bay of white sand and extraordinary blue water on the northwest coast of Corsica. The town has been a charter favourite for decades, combining easy access from Nice and Paris with the kind of scenery and anchorages that the Cote d’Azur itself cannot offer. At 100,000 Euros per week, the fleet available in Calvi includes refined motor yachts of 32 to 42 metres and capable sailing yachts built for the conditions of the western Mediterranean.nnCorsica’s northwest coast is shaped by the libeccio wind from the southwest and the maestrale from the northwest, giving sailors consistent conditions and well-defined passages between the gulfs. The waters around Calvi, Ile Rousse and the Scandola nature reserve are among the clearest in the whole Mediterranean, and the mountains that rise directly from the coast create scenery with no parallel elsewhere in France.nnAt 100,000 Euros per week, the APA runs 25 to 30 percent, adding 25,000 to 30,000 Euros for fuel, port fees, provisioning and crew expenses. Calvi’s marina, one of the largest on the island, accommodates yachts up to 60 metres. Peak season is July and August, with June and September offering the same itineraries in calmer ports and at better availability.nnCalvi’s restaurants, jazz festival in late June and proximity to some of Corsica’s finest walking country make it a charter base that works for guests who want variety beyond the water.
