Corsica: The West Coast Charter Itinerary

Corsica: The West Coast Itinerary

Corsica: The West Coast Yacht Charter
A week down the spectacular west coast of Corsica, from Napoleon’s Ajaccio to the citadel of Calvi, taking in the UNESCO wonders of the Gulf of Porto and the Scandola reserve. This is the wild, mountainous side of the island, red porphyry cliffs and roadless hamlets, sea caves and pristine water. Expect dramatic scenery and Genoese fortresses, protected reserves and empty coves, a rugged and beautiful voyage.

Every route we shape is a starting point, not a fixed schedule. Stay a second day where the light is right, move with the weather, or follow a captain to a quieter anchorage. What follows is one considered way to read it; the rest we tailor to you.
Day 1

Ajaccio

Step aboard in Ajaccio, the Corsican capital and birthplace of Napoleon, its palm-lined waterfront and lively markets set on a beautiful gulf. Explore the town, then sail out for a first swim.
Day 2

Iles Sanguinaires

Cruise to the Iles Sanguinaires at the mouth of the Gulf of Ajaccio, a chain of reddish islets famous for glowing blood-red at sunset. Anchor nearby, swim in the clear water, and watch the light turn.
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Day 3

Golfe de Porto

Sail north to the magnificent Gulf of Porto, a UNESCO site ringed by towering red cliffs. Explore the extraordinary Calanche de Piana, sculpted red rock plunging to the sea, and anchor beneath the walls.
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Day 4

Scandola Reserve

Cruise into the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO marine sanctuary of volcanic cliffs, sea caves and pristine water accessible only from the sea. Snorkel the clear coves and take in the untouched wilderness.
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Day 5

Girolata

Anchor in the exquisite bay of Girolata, a tiny hamlet with no road access, watched over by a Genoese fort on its hilltop. Swim in the sheltered water, dine ashore, and enjoy the deep seclusion.
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Day 6

Calvi

Sail to Calvi, crowned by a magnificent Genoese citadel rising above a curve of sandy beach and backed by snow-capped mountains. Explore the old walls, swim off the beach, and enjoy the setting.
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Day 7

Ile Rousse & Saint-Florent

The voyage ends along the Balagne coast at Ile Rousse and Saint-Florent, elegant towns set between mountains and sea near the wild Desert des Agriates. Swim off a hidden beach and toast a week in Corsica.
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