Northwest Corsica
Seven to ten days around Calvi and Balagne, with a citadel, beaches and the coastal railway. More time allows for days in the village of Girolata.
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Corsica and Sardinia
Two large islands, each with several smaller cruising areas. A single stretch of coast could fill a summer of exploration.
Map source and scale
Coastline: Natural Earth 1:10m, public domain. Mercator projection; region labels and design by Sophie.
Choose a place below. Each guide brings together photographs, ideas for days ashore and useful details for a stay.
West and southwest Corsica
Markets and city life in Ajaccio, trips to Parata and Porticcio, and separate days around Valinco. Filitosa is an excursion ashore.
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Bonifacio’s white cliffs, the granite islands of Lavezzi and time for swimming, town life and coastal walks.
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Town life and coastal paths around Bastia and Macinaggio, or a separate holiday with Porto-Vecchio and the beaches at Pinarellu.
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Guide forthcoming.
Northeast Sardinia
Harbour evenings in Olbia, granite villages and old stone buildings in Gallura, with Tavolara and the beaches along the east coast.
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Alghero’s old town and Porto Conte’s limestone cliffs, or a holiday in the north with Asinara, Stintino and Castelsardo.
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Bosa’s riverfront and small town streets, or separate days around Cabras and Sinis. Mining history and cliff scenery offer more excursions ashore.
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Harbour evenings in Carloforte and Calasetta, beaches on San Pietro and time for excursions ashore. Nora and Cagliari could extend the stay.
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Beach days and town evenings around Villasimius, with Porto Giunco and Notteri. Arbatax and Santa Maria Navarrese are possibilities for a longer holiday.
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