Sailing vacation in Corsica, Northern part

Boarding in Ajaccio late afternoon. Departure at 06.00 pm, heading to Sainte Barbe in Ajaccio Bay. Dinner in the evening and night on board.

Sagone is a charming coastal town located on the western shore of Corsica. Sagone is known for its stunning beaches, clear turquoise waters, and a backdrop of lush, rolling hills. The town itself offers a blend of traditional Corsican architecture and a relaxed, seaside atmosphere.

Visitors to Sagone can enjoy the beauty of its sandy beaches, including the popular Plage de Saint-François, which is known for its scenic surroundings. The Gulf of Sagone provides an idyllic setting for water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sailing.

After breakfast, we will sail along the coast and enjoy some of its deep coves and jagged rocks. You will discover Cala di Pal with its famous stone totems and see symbolic "Sugarloaf". After that we will mooring and lunch near picturesque bay surrounded by steep cliffs. Here you may swim or kayak. After lunch, catamaran will set up sails to Calanques de Piana. This national park is famous for its huge caves formed by red, orange and pink granite cliffs tops of which are carved into amazing animal like rock formations. Then catamaran will enter the Gulf of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mooring for the night in Girolata bay.

After breakfast we will sail to the natural reserve Scandola. This wild coast is protected by reefs and small islands. Scandola is considered to be one of the most beautiful geological phenomenons of Corsica. Anchorages are allowed only in a small area, so you will be able to spend a few hours on the shore and explore unique reef maze. Divers can admire underwater cliffs and enjoy the abundance of underwater life. Mooring and lunch in Scandola and then we will sail to Calvi. Small town that was under Genoese domination for centuries and now is crowded with lively bars and restaurants all around its narrow streets.

In the morning free time to visit Calvi and then we will sail to the Gulf of Revellata. Sailing south from Calvi, you will see stunning landscape formed by steep and bright red granite. Sailing along the coastline is truly the best way to enjoy amazing beauty of the Scandola Nature Reserve and experience wild beauty of the Corsican coast. Due to volcanic origin and constant  erosion by wind and water, it’s coastline landscape was shaped with striking contours: steep, cliffs, red rocks and deserted coves. Further to the south, we will discover Girolata a small fisherman’s village, one of the last places on the coast inaccessible by roads.

In the morning we will sail round the Cape of Capo Rosso with it’s numerous belvederes, so you can visit places that have not had time to look at during the first stop. Then we will set up sails to Cargese – once typical harbor, that later became a famous Mediterranean resort. The history of Cargese goes back to the XVII century, when Greeks founded their settlement here. Bathing, recreation, snorkeling, moorings until morning.

In the morning our catamaran will reach the Gulf of Sagone, drop anchor for lunch and then sail to Ajaccio. In the afternoon we will visit the town of Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Take your time and enjoy relaxing atmosphere of local cafes, restaurants and shops. Take a walk on the narrow streets and feel the charm of the lively promenade.

Disembarkation at 09.00 am