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The inlet of Bonifacio in [[Corsica]] is one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Situated at the head of a deep fjord, the berths are protected from winds coming from any quarter.  
The inlet of Bonifacio in [[Corsica]] is one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Situated at the head of a deep fjord, the berths are protected from winds coming from any quarter.  
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The town is divided into the ''Haut Ville'', the old town built on a defensive promotory overlooking the sea, the citadel of which dates back to the 9th century, and ''La Marine'', the area directly adjacent to the inlet, which houses the port facilities. The town takes its name from Boniface II, ruler of Tuscany, who built the first citadel here to protect the southern limit of his domain from Saracen pirates.
 
Bonifacio is the closest harbour to the Italian island of [[Sardinia]] and is an enjoyable place to wait for the winds to die down before crossing the Strait of Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is the closest harbour to the Italian island of [[Sardinia]] and is an enjoyable place to wait for the winds to die down before crossing the Strait of Bonifacio.
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{{warning}} The [http://pmi.oec.fr/catalog_repository/uploads/23/Carte_EMLP_2015_V8_sRVB_Light.jpg French part of the Strait of Bonifacio] (including [[Lavezzi archipelago]]) is proclaimed a natural reserve, [http://www.rnbb.fr/ Réserve naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio]. Marine activities in the reserve including fishing, navigation, anchoring are regulated by the authorities.
==Charts==
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M6  Ile De Corse (Bonifacio inset)
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|Imray| M6  Ile De Corse (Bonifacio inset)
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|SHOM| 6911-6929
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|Navicarte| 1004-1008
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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==Passages==
==Passages==
* [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]
* [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]
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==Islands==
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The [[Lavezzi Islands]] (Iles Lavezzi) are about six miles east of Bonifacio. Beautiful Island with 2 main anchoring spots. The approach for the one on the east is well marked with yellow buoys forming a channel. Watch out for rocks on both sides. The space is very small and it gets very busy in high season. Not protected from winds apart from SW. Depths of about 3m. Anchorage on west side more protected from Easterlies, and tend to be less crowded.(details needed).
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The islands of the [[Lavezzi archipelago]] (Iles Lavezzi) are about six miles east of Bonifacio.  
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The island features 2 cemeteries with casualties of the famous shipwreck in 1855 of La Semillante, in which 700 people died. One cemetery is for the captain and priest alone, and the other is for the remaining 698 people.
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==Communication==
==Communication==
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==Berthing==
==Berthing==
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{{image right|Pontoons.jpg|Pontoon mooring in Bonifacio}}
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{{image right|Bunifaziu 01.jpg|Moorings in Bonifacio}}
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{{image right|BonifacioAnchorage.jpg|Small anchorage in the inlet}}
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Berthing in the [http://www.port-bonifacio.corsica/fr/plan-du-port/ harbour] is managed by the [[Port de plaisance de Bonifacio]].
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{{image right|Bonifacio_inlet.jpg‎|Yet another inlet}}
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Yachts visiting Bonifacio have the option of berthing at the marina in the harbour or, alternatively, anchoring off in the approaches (although space is limited).
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Anchorages==
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''See [[Port Bonifacio]]''.
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{{thumb|Bonifacio_inlet.jpg‎|Calanque de la Catena}}
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{{thumb|BonifacioAnchorage.jpg|Calanque de l'Arinella}}
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===Bay of Bonifacio===
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The anchorage in the bay is [http://www.port-bonifacio.corsica/en/download/ regulated] by the port authorities.
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| text=Organised mooring: monohull 25 €, multihull 50 €.
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There are two small bays where a limited number of yachts can anchor on the north side of the inlet. At busy times, it may be necessary to take a line ashore (which may be a wise move in any case to prevent swinging into shallow water if the wind changes).
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| text={{warning}} anchorage is prohibited.
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====Marine Stores====
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===W of the Bay of Bonifacio===
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There are several dinghy docks available E of the fuel station in the Bonifacio marina.  Tenders can be tied up and left freely, as the tenders from the organized mooring from Calanque de la Catena leave their dinghies at the same locations.
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| text=A beautiful fjord-like cove. Pay attention to the rocks along the coast. Anchor at the NE head of the cove and at the small inlet at the N.
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| text= Anchor at 2-5m and take a line ashore. The cove is very popular among the tripper boats. A branch of ''[[wikipedia:Les Glénans|Les Glénans]]'' -- a famous French sailing school is  operating at the SE inlet of the cove.
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==Amenities==
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Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel can be delivered.
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==Things to do ashore==
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====Tourism====
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|Electricity|at the berths
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The best experience in Bonifacio is simply wandering around the steep and narrow streets of the ''Haut Ville'' before lunching in one of its many shady cafés. The south side of the old town is built right on the cliffs overlooking the windswept ''Bouches de Bonifacio'' and has spectacular views in good weather over to the north coast of Sardinia. Do not omit walking down (and inevitable climb up) the famous ''Escalier du Roi d'Aragon'' (Stairway of the King of Aragon). {{pin
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|Toilets|by harbourmaster's office
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|Laundry| Laundrette in the marina.
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|Garbage|Bins by harbourmaster's office
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Image:Houses.jpg|The south side of the Haut Ville, Bonifacio
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Image:Coast.jpg|The coast near Bonifacio
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Image:Town.jpg|Street in the old town
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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There are two good supermarkets at the head of the inlet.
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|Fuel| {{mark
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| text=at the ''quai Banda del Ferro'' (in season 8h30-18h,out of season 9h-12h), T. 04 95 73 06 41
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|Chandlers| A chandler is close by on the waterfront
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|Repairs| {{pin |41|23.363|N|009|09.516|E|
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Laundrette in the marina.
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|Vehicle rentals| Rental outlets in the town
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|Health| There is a good hospital in Bonifacio, which is used to treating yachting injuries (especially to feet, in view of the number of intellectually challenged yotties who sail barefoot around the island!)
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==Provisioning==
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There are two good supermarkets ({{pin
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Bins by harbourmaster's office.
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Numerous restaurants in the town.
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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The town is divided into the ''Haut Ville'', the old town built on a defensive promotory overlooking the sea, the citadel of which dates back to the 9th century, and ''La Marine'', the area directly adjacent to the inlet, which houses the port facilities. The town takes its name from Boniface II, ruler of Tuscany, who built the first citadel here to protect the southern limit of his domain from Saracen pirates.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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The best experience in Bonifacio is simply wandering around the steep and narrow streets of the ''Haut Ville'' before lunching in one of its many shady cafés. The south side of the old town is built right on the cliffs overlooking the windswept ''Bouches de Bonifacio'' and has spectacular views in good weather over to the north coast of Sardinia. Do not omit walking down (and inevitable climb up) the famous ''Escalier du Roi d'Aragon'' (Stairway of the King of Aragon).
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{{himage|Houses.jpg|The south side of the Haut Ville, Bonifacio}}
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{{himage|Town.jpg|Street in the old town}}
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{{himage|Bonifacio falaises Grain de Sable.jpg|Rock ''Grain de Sable'' near Bonifacio}}
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{{himage|Bonifacio falaise et Escalier du roi d'Aragon.jpg|Steps of the Aragon King}}
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==Links==
==Links==
* {{wikipedia}}
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* [http://www.bonifacio.fr/port-bonifacio-corse-plaisance-goulet.html Port Bonifacio] at www.bonifacio.fr
* [http://www.bonifacio.fr/port-bonifacio-corse-plaisance-goulet.html Port Bonifacio] at www.bonifacio.fr
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==References==
''See [[France#References_.26_Publications|France]]''.
''See [[France#References_.26_Publications|France]]''.
{{Comments}}
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* There is a good hospital in Bonifacio, which is used to treating yachting injuries (especially to feet, in view of the number of intellectually challenged yotties who sail barefoot around the island!) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]].
 
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* May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 16:28, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
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* May 2003 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]]  
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* September 2012 --[[User:Vadim|Vadim]] 16:49, 4 April 2015 (BST)
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* June 2014 --[[User:Mithril|Mithril]]
* June 2014 --[[User:Mithril|Mithril]]
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Revision as of 22:08, 9 October 2017

WorldMediterraneanFranceCorsicaBonifacio
Bonifacio
Port of Entry
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Bonifacio harbour from the old town

The inlet of Bonifacio in Corsica is one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Situated at the head of a deep fjord, the berths are protected from winds coming from any quarter.

Bonifacio is the closest harbour to the Italian island of Sardinia and is an enjoyable place to wait for the winds to die down before crossing the Strait of Bonifacio.

Warning: The French part of the Strait of Bonifacio (including Lavezzi archipelago) is proclaimed a natural reserve, Réserve naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio. Marine activities in the reserve including fishing, navigation, anchoring are regulated by the authorities.

Charts

Imray M6 Ile De Corse (Bonifacio inset)
SHOM 6911-6929
Navicarte 1004-1008

Weather

The Strait of Bonifacio is one of the windiest places in the western Mediterranean, regularly experiencing nearly gale force winds whenever the prevailing winds are much above force 4/5.

With anything east or west in the winds (which is most of the time), the winds are funnelled through the gap between Corsica and Sardinia and the seas whipped up into an unpleasant short swell.

Consequently, the harbour is often filled with yachts waiting for a clear passage across the Strait or round to Porto-Vecchio.

Also see Corsica.

Passages

Islands

The islands of the Lavezzi archipelago (Iles Lavezzi) are about six miles east of Bonifacio.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Bonifacio is surrounded by steep limestone cliffs and the entrance is not easy to spot when arriving from the west.

However, the old town on the promontory protecting the harbour is very conspicuous, as is the lighthouse of La Madonneta on a spit at the eastern side of the inlet.

Entrance

Bonifacio is a port of entry/exit to France.

Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

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Moorings in Bonifacio

Berthing in the harbour is managed by the Port de plaisance de Bonifacio.

Anchorages

Calanque de la Catena
Calanque de l'Arinella

Bay of Bonifacio

The anchorage in the bay is regulated by the port authorities.

Calanque de la Catena/wiki/Bonifacio#Calanque_de_la_CatenaAnchorage icon Calanque de la Catena [[Bonifacio#Calanque de la Catena|Calanque de la Catena]] 41°23.401'N, 009°09.346'E Organised mooring: monohull 25 €, multihull 50 €.

Calanque de l'Arinella/wiki/Bonifacio#Calanque_de_l.27ArinellaRestricted icon Calanque de l'Arinella [[Bonifacio#Calanque de l'Arinella|Calanque de l'Arinella]] 41°23.402'N, 009°09.102'E Warning: anchorage is prohibited.

W of the Bay of Bonifacio

There are several dinghy docks available E of the fuel station in the Bonifacio marina. Tenders can be tied up and left freely, as the tenders from the organized mooring from Calanque de la Catena leave their dinghies at the same locations.

Cala di Paragnanu/wiki/Bonifacio#Cala_di_ParagnanuAnchorage icon Cala di Paragnanu [[Bonifacio#Cala di Paragnanu|Cala di Paragnanu]] 41°23.843'N, 009°07.702'E A beautiful fjord-like cove. Pay attention to the rocks along the coast. Anchor at the NE head of the cove and at the small inlet at the N.

Anse du Fazzio/wiki/Bonifacio#Anse_du_FazzioAnchorage icon Anse du Fazzio [[Bonifacio#Anse du Fazzio|Anse du Fazzio]] 41°23.636'N, 009°08.017'E Anchor at 2-5m and take a line ashore. The cove is very popular among the tripper boats. A branch of Les Glénans -- a famous French sailing school is operating at the SE inlet of the cove.

Amenities

Facilities
Water at the berths
Electricity at the berths
Toilets by harbourmaster's office
Showers by harbourmaster's office (paid) Showers & WC/wiki/Bonifacio#Showers_.26_WCWorld icon.png Showers & WC [[Bonifacio#Showers & WC|Showers & WC]]
Laundry Laundrette in the marina.
Garbage Bins by harbourmaster's office
Supplies
Fuel TOTAL fuel station/wiki/Bonifacio#TOTAL_fuel_stationFuel icon TOTAL fuel station [[Bonifacio#TOTAL fuel station|TOTAL fuel station]] 41°23.322'N, 009°09.678'E at the quai Banda del Ferro (in season 8h30-18h,out of season 9h-12h), T. 04 95 73 06 41
Bottled gas
Chandlers A chandler is close by on the waterfront
Services
Repairs Slipway/wiki/Bonifacio#SlipwayService icon Slipway [[Bonifacio#Slipway|Slipway]] with 40T hoist and 10T crane
Internet
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in the town
Health There is a good hospital in Bonifacio, which is used to treating yachting injuries (especially to feet, in view of the number of intellectually challenged yotties who sail barefoot around the island!)

Provisioning

There are two good supermarkets (SPAR/wiki/Bonifacio#SPARProvisions icon SPAR [[Bonifacio#SPAR|SPAR]] , SPAR/wiki/Bonifacio#SPARProvisions icon SPAR [[Bonifacio#SPAR|SPAR]] ) at the head of the harbour.

Eating out

Numerous restaurants in the town.

Transportation

Tourism

The town is divided into the Haut Ville, the old town built on a defensive promotory overlooking the sea, the citadel of which dates back to the 9th century, and La Marine, the area directly adjacent to the inlet, which houses the port facilities. The town takes its name from Boniface II, ruler of Tuscany, who built the first citadel here to protect the southern limit of his domain from Saracen pirates.

The best experience in Bonifacio is simply wandering around the steep and narrow streets of the Haut Ville before lunching in one of its many shady cafés. The south side of the old town is built right on the cliffs overlooking the windswept Bouches de Bonifacio and has spectacular views in good weather over to the north coast of Sardinia. Do not omit walking down (and inevitable climb up) the famous Escalier du Roi d'Aragon (Stairway of the King of Aragon).

The south side of the Haut Ville, Bonifacio
Street in the old town
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Rock Grain de Sable near Bonifacio
Bonifacio falaise et Escalier du roi d'Aragon.jpg
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Steps of the Aragon King

Links

References

See France.

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