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Corsica is an island belonging to the Republic of France located in the Blue Coast in the south, near the Italian island of Sardinia. Its annexation by France took place in 1768, and their lands have come illustrious French as Napoleon.
The island is divided into two zones, the Haute-Corse, whose capital is Bastia, Corsica and the South, whose capital is found in Ajaccio.
It is an incredibly beautiful island, not in vain, the Greeks named it Kalliste, or what is the same, pretty. Nearly a thousand miles of beaches, with almost one third of long beaches of fine golden sand is ideal for holiday water sports, diving, hiking …
Rent your catamaran, motor boat or yacht and enjoy one of the best destinations that exist; natural surrounding, virgin beaches, wild nature, undiscovered placesand much more.
Porto Vecchio and Calvi are the most popular destinations, while other cities like Bastia or Ajaccio also have excellent infrastructures.
Corsica is an ideal place to spend your next sailing holiday, great weather, beautiful scenery, tranquility and cities full of life..
Corsica, thanks to its Mediterranean climate, enjoy long sunny seasons. The summers are quite warm and dry, with an average of 25ºC on the coast. The most common winds are the Mistral of the northwest, which blows with great speed from the sea on Bonifacio, the Libeccio, from the southwest and the Scirocco, that blow from the southeast.
The best time to rent a boat in Corsica is from May to October, considering that the high season is in July and August.
Corsica is a beautiful sailing area and is ideal for both beginners and experienced sailors.
Regarding the different sailing areas; the east and southeast of Corsica offers the possibility of sailing in a relatively easy way, always considering for each route the different directions and forces of the wind.
On the west coast and in the Bonifacio Strait, the sailing conditions are more demanding and it is highly recommended to have sailing experience for bareboat charter in this area. Since there are only a few ports and bays protected in this area, it is possible to encounter difficult situations. A cruise around the island can be an adventure and challenge for the more experienced.
Language: French. English spoken in the most touristic areas.
Currency: Euros. Credit cards: Visa and MasterCard are generally accepted
How to get there: Corsica has 4 main airports: Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari (north of Bonifacio). You can also reach some of its six ports (Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, Ile Rousse, Porto-Vecchio and Propriano) by ferry from the southern ports of France and from Italy.
Documentation; Citizens of EU countries need a national identity card or a valid passport. Otherwise, a valid passports with at least six months of validity beyond your planned date of departure are required. Visas are not required for American and Canadian visitors staying in France for up to 90 days
Other important information: A valid sailing license and prior sailing experience is required for bareboat charter in France.
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Corsica is an island belonging to the Republic of France located in the Blue Coast in the south, near the Italian island of Sardinia. Its annexation by France took place in 1768, and their lands have come illustrious French as Napoleon.
The island is divided into two zones, the Haute-Corse, whose capital is Bastia, Corsica and the South, whose capital is found in Ajaccio.
It is an incredibly beautiful island, not in vain, the Greeks named it Kalliste, or what is the same, pretty. Nearly a thousand miles of beaches, with almost one third of long beaches of fine golden sand is ideal for holiday water sports, diving, hiking …
Rent your catamaran, motor boat or yacht and enjoy one of the best destinations that exist; natural surrounding, virgin beaches, wild nature, undiscovered placesand much more.
Porto Vecchio and Calvi are the most popular destinations, while other cities like Bastia or Ajaccio also have excellent infrastructures.
Corsica is an ideal place to spend your next sailing holiday, great weather, beautiful scenery, tranquility and cities full of life..
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Corsica, thanks to its Mediterranean climate, enjoy long sunny seasons. The summers are quite warm and dry, with an average of 25ºC on the coast. The most common winds are the Mistral of the northwest, which blows with great speed from the sea on Bonifacio, the Libeccio, from the southwest and the Scirocco, that blow from the southeast.
The best time to rent a boat in Corsica is from May to October, considering that the high season is in July and August.
Corsica is a beautiful sailing area and is ideal for both beginners and experienced sailors.
Regarding the different sailing areas; the east and southeast of Corsica offers the possibility of sailing in a relatively easy way, always considering for each route the different directions and forces of the wind.
On the west coast and in the Bonifacio Strait, the sailing conditions are more demanding and it is highly recommended to have sailing experience for bareboat charter in this area. Since there are only a few ports and bays protected in this area, it is possible to encounter difficult situations. A cruise around the island can be an adventure and challenge for the more experienced.
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Language: French. English spoken in the most touristic areas.
Currency: Euros. Credit cards: Visa and MasterCard are generally accepted
How to get there: Corsica has 4 main airports: Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari (north of Bonifacio). You can also reach some of its six ports (Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi, Ile Rousse, Porto-Vecchio and Propriano) by ferry from the southern ports of France and from Italy.
Documentation; Citizens of EU countries need a national identity card or a valid passport. Otherwise, a valid passports with at least six months of validity beyond your planned date of departure are required. Visas are not required for American and Canadian visitors staying in France for up to 90 days
Other important information: A valid sailing license and prior sailing experience is required for bareboat charter in France.
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