Rent with GlobeSailor for a sailing cruise in Corsica
Corsica is one of the most popular summer destinations, especially for sailing. GlobeSailor offers stays of one week or more, with or without a skipper to enjoy the charms of the island of beauty.
For a stay in a cabin, an ideal formula for couples or friends, or for a private cruise, several types of sailboats are available for rent. On a catamaran, you will gain in stability and comfort with a larger living space and a greater number of cabins. On a monohull, you will enjoy the sensation of sailing and will be able to access small ports or narrower creeks. A consultant will be able to accompany you in your approach and advise you according to your desires.
Many offers of boat rental in Corsica are offered by GlobeSailor from north to south and all year long. However, prefer the summer period between June and September to enjoy the charms of the island of beauty.
Numerous boat rental bases in South Corsica
South East Corsica is famous for its heavenly beaches and its numerous taverns and restaurants on land. In summer, you should cast off from June to August 15, to avoid the weather shift that occurs around the Cape of Bonifacio after mid-August, with strong gales.
Several rental bases allow you to enjoy a sailing cruise in southern Corsica. As GlobeSailor only works with qualified professionals, you will be welcomed and taken care of as soon as you arrive at the departure port.
The majority of sailing departures are from Ajaccio, but you will find several boats from Propriano, Figari and Porto-Vecchio. These last ones are however to be preferred outside the high summer season.
What spots to discover in Corsica and Sardinia?
You will alternate between longer and shorter sailings, which will take you for example to the north of Sardinia. Choose among these unavoidable stops, which will allow you to shorten your sailing and take advantage of a maximum number of stops on the way out or on the way back.
Ajaccio
The Gulf of Ajaccio is one of the largest in Corsica. The city is located at the bottom, between bays and beaches. On the land, cereals, citrus fruits and vines are cultivated. The old town with its Genoese origins and a labyrinth of alleys where fishermen sell their products.
Cove of Cacalu
Before reaching Propriano, located 24 miles further south, make a stop at the Cacalu cove, located halfway along the route, 11 miles away. Called Cacao Cove, it is a small bay of Cap Muro ideal for spending a moment at anchor. With its sumptuous seabed, it is an ideal stopover for swimming among the rocks.
Propriano
The golf of Valinco is one of the most exceptional coastlines of Corsica, between scrub, beach and prehistoric sites. The port of Propriano is open 24 hours a day and offers a stopover well protected from the wind. You will also find all the necessary services to enjoy your cruise: provisioning, fuel etc.
Cala di Conca euros Botte of Tizzano
Leaving Propriano, reach the cove of Cala di Conca, 11 miles south. Far from any civilization, it offers a magnificent wild vegetation. 6 miles away, the Botte de Tizzano shelters an adorable little village that lies between the rocks.
Roccapina
A short 9 mile sail from Cala di Conca will take you to Roccapina, a pink granite chaos above the sea, between Sartene and Bonifacio. You will discover its unique beach guarded by the Lion of Roccapina, a lion-like rock in front of which you can spend the day at anchor.
Figari
Then join the bay of Figari, a new 9-mile navigation to spend the night at anchor. It is 2 miles long and offers protection from the wind, but is unfortunately inaccessible at night because of the numerous reefs. At the end of the bay, there is a small marina, and some restaurants on the beaches, but only accessible by boat.
Fazziolu and Bonifacio Islands
Still heading south, discover the atypical town of Bonifacio, perched on a limestone cliff and located 9 miles away. On the other side, you can discover the Fazziolu cove and its sandy bottom. However, beware of the high number of tourist boats during the day.
The Lavezzi Islands
From Bonifacio, visit the unmissable Lavezzi islands located 7 miles from your departure destination. Located in the southeast, this multitude of granite islets, sometimes surrounded by turquoise blue creeks, is one of the most beautiful sites in the Mediterranean. These beaches are accessible only by boat and its sea bed is home to an incredible aquatic fauna. One of the most impressive bays is Cala Lazzaina, but it is difficult to moor there. On the island there is also a cemetery, where the bodies of the crew of the "Semillante", a French frigate sunk in a storm in 1855, were buried.
Porto Massimo
Head north to Sardinia and reach the private port of Porto Massimo, 11 miles away. Located on the east coast of the bay of Porto Lungo, on the island of La Maddalena, it is a very convenient place to stop over on the island. You will be able to leave your sailboat and enjoy a walk on land to refuel.
Caprera
Make a stopover on the island of Caprera, 10 miles away, connected to the island of La Maddalena by a bridge. It is a natural reserve whose peaks of Monte Teialone and Poggio Stefano will offer you a view of the archipelago. All around, pink granite rocks paint a magnificent landscape. In the southeast of the island, you can anchor in Cala Coticcio, small and narrow like a fjord. To the southeast, Cala Brigantina is a narrow bay sheltered by rocks. To the south, discover Punta Rossa, the beaches of Cala Portese, Porto Palma and the isoletta del Porco. euros also see Cala Garibaldi, where the famous general is the subject of a museum. To the north there are beautiful beaches inaccessible from land such as Cala Napoletana, Cala Serena and Cala Caprese.
Cala di Volpe
Leave the Maddalena archipelago and reach Sardinia with a stopover in Cala di Volpe, 14 miles off the island's east coast. This gulf is protected from the winds and is green with a sweet Mediterranean fragrance. This bay is only accessible by anchoring.
Poltu Quatu
Head north towards Poltu Quatu, 10 miles away. It is a bay of incomparable beauty, devoid of beaches, with rocks that sink into the sea, and granite rocks covered with rosemary, myrtle and other wild plants. It is a bay protected from the winds, which made it an ideal mooring place. Over the years, it has become a typical fishing village.
Santa Teresa Gallura
Finish your discovery of Sardinia by heading north to the town of Santa Teresa Gallura, 17 miles away. The town has a modern port in the heart of the Bouches de Bonifacio strait. The town is full of restaurants and tourist attractions. There are many beaches close to the town, some of which are not very popular because they are not easily accessible from land. We advise you to anchor at Capo Testa, in the gulf of Santa Reparata, where once you have landed you will find very good fish restaurants. Santa Teresa is only one hour away from Bonifacio, so you can easily reach the island to take the road back.
