Lavezzi archipelago
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  Lighthouse at the Lavezzo island |
The archipelago is a collection of granite islands, islets and rocks located in about 6 NM SE of Bonifacio in Corse-du-Sud. This is the southernmost point of mainland France.
Charts
Weather
See Bonifacio - weather.
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Islands
Two main islands:
- Cavallo, the only inhabited, with its two islets: San Baïnso and Camaro Canto
- Lavezzo , on which the lighthouse was built in 1874.
And a few islets:
- Porraggia
- Ratino
- Piana
- Sperduto (Perduto) and the rock of Sperduto
The island of Lavezzo is often refered to as Lavezzi, which appears to be incorrect according to various French and Italian sources.
Contacts
Entrance
Berthing
Porto di Cavallo
Porto di Cavallo [[Lavezzi archipelago#Porto di Cavallo|Porto di Cavallo]] 41°21.715'N, 009°15.857'E Anchorages
The anchorages on the archipelago are regulated by the nature reserve authorities.
Lavezzo island
Cala di u Grecu [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di u Grecu|Cala di u Grecu]] 41°20.528'N, 009°15.607'E 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.
Cala Lazarina [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala Lazarina|Cala Lazarina]] 41°20.343'N, 009°15.095'E is a popular spot at the SW side of the island. Opened to S. Good holding at depths 3-5m.
Cala di Guincu [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di Guincu|Cala di Guincu]] 41°20.192'N, 009°15.358'E Just E of the Cala Lazarina tends to be less crowded. It is well protected from Easterlies.
In Cala della Chiesa at the NW of the island there are two anchorage spots in the inlets: Cala della Chiesa S inlet [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala della Chiesa S inlet|Cala della Chiesa S inlet]] 41°20.714'N, 009°15.175'E and Cala della Chiesa NE inlet [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala della Chiesa NE inlet|Cala della Chiesa NE inlet]] 41°20.944'N, 009°15.411'E . Both said to be difficult to access.
Cavallo island
Cala di Zeri [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di Zeri|Cala di Zeri]] 41°22.216'N, 009°16.115'E A popular anchorage at the NE
Cala di Palma [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di Palma|Cala di Palma]] 41°21.888'N, 009°16.154'E The access is fringed by rocks. Anchor at 3-4 m on sand. There is a jetty in the head with 1.5 m depth.
Cala di u Ghiuncu [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di u Ghiuncu|Cala di u Ghiuncu]] 41°22.002'N, 009°15.268'E Take care of the rocks at both sides of the entrance. Anchor at 5-10 m.
Warning: 
Cala di Grecu (Cavallo) [[Lavezzi archipelago#Cala di Grecu (Cavallo)|Cala di Grecu (Cavallo)]] 41°22.400'N, 009°15.727'E Anchorage is prohibited.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | |
| Electricity | |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | None |
| Garbage | |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | None |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | None |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | Cavallo: bicycles and electric cars |
Provisioning
- Cavallo
- Grocery shop ”Epicerie des Pêcheurs”
Eating out
- Cavallo
- “Le Bistrot” bar-restaurant at the harbour
- Café "Era Ora"
- Restaurants at the "Hotel des Pecheurs" nearby
Transportation
- Cavallo
Ferry to Piantarella at the SE tip (opposite Piana island) of Corsica (€15 one way).
Tourism
Lavezzo island
On the island there are 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.
Cavallo island
Known for golfing and sailing, there is also a commercial area with restaurants and shops, along with the luxury Hotel & Spa des Pêcheurs. Only bicycles and electric cars are allowed on the island.
Cavallo island is privately owned. Nevertheless, "in France private beaches do not exist".
Warning: As per the French legislation the shoreline is in the public domain (Domaine Public Maritime) despite of this there are a number of reports of the visitors being bullied by the island's private guards. In such a case: (1) make sure you're in a public domain territory, if so (2) ask them to bring the local police (there are 2 policemen on the island). Usually then the guards go away.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Lavezzi archipelago at the Wikipedia
References
See France.
Comments
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