What to know about Corsica.
Limestone cliffs, granite coves, and the empty Tyrrhenian beyond.
Corsica is the desk's value pick for the central Mediterranean. The cliffs at Bonifacio rival Capri for drama; the Lavezzi archipelago, fifteen minutes offshore, has water as clear as the Maddalena and a fraction of the yacht traffic.
Pair it with Sardinia
The classic two-week itinerary is Sardinia → Strait of Bonifacio → Corsica → return. The two coasts together give you cliff-anchorages, granite coves, and three Michelin stars within thirty miles.
Frequently asked.
Why charter in Corsica?
Less crowded than Sardinia or the Côte d'Azur, with arguably better swimming and the most dramatic coastline in the Mediterranean — Bonifacio's white-cliff approach is iconic.
What does it cost?
Comparable to Italy. 50m motor in August: €100,000–€150,000/wk base + APA 30%. French VAT applies on charters embarking in Corsica.
Where should I cruise?
Bonifacio for the cliffs and the dinner; the Lavezzi for the swimming; Calvi for the citadel; Porto-Vecchio for the beaches; Cap Corse for the north.