Bonifacio
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Bonifacio
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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 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.
Charts
Imray | M6 Ile De Corse (Bonifacio inset) |
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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.
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
Berthing in the harbour is managed by the Port de plaisance de Bonifacio.
Anchorages
Bay of Bonifacio
The anchorage in the bay is regulated by the port authorities.
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 [[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
Cala di Paragnanu [[Bonifacio#Cala di Paragnanu|Cala di Paragnanu]] 41°23.843'N, 009°07.702'E At the NE head of the cove and at the small inlet at the N
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | at the berths |
Electricity | at the berths |
Toilets | by harbourmaster's office |
Showers | by harbourmaster's office (paid) Showers & WC [[Bonifacio#Showers & WC|Showers & WC]] |
Laundry | Laundrette in the marina. |
Garbage | Bins by harbourmaster's office |
Supplies | |
Fuel | 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 [[Bonifacio#Slipway|Slipway]] with 40T hoist and 10T crane |
Internet | |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | Rental outlets in the town |
Health |
Provisioning
There are two good supermarkets ( SPAR [[Bonifacio#SPAR|SPAR]] , SPAR [[Bonifacio#SPAR|SPAR]] ) at the head of the inlet.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants in the town.
Transportation
Tourism
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). Stairway of the King of Aragon [[Bonifacio#Stairway of the King of Aragon|Stairway of the King of Aragon]]
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
- Bonifacio at the Wikipedia
- Bonifacio at the Wikivoyage
- Port Bonifacio at www.bonifacio.fr
References & Publications
See 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!) --Atheneoflymington.
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Date of member's last visit to Bonifacio and this page's details validated:
- May 2003 --Atheneoflymington
- September 2012 --Vadim
- June 2014 --Mithril
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