Corsica - Beautiful and Wild

Of all islands along the coast of Italy, the island Corsica was most able to protect itself from rapid development and mass tourism, as it is very thinly populated. The both cities Bastia and Ajaccio have over 50 thousand inhabitants, which is about 40 per cent of all island inhabitants. If you want to sail and at the same time seek unspoiled coastal landscapes, you are right on this island of beauty. The vast coastal parts of the western coast are a perfect area for a sailing cruise, snorkelling or diving. Between the Gulf of Pinarello, to the north from Porto Vecchio, and the southern tip of Corsica extends a sailing area that is especially popular for some good reasons. Various islands, groups of islands, protected gulfs and anchoring bays together make an overall picture that is perfectly corresponding with the interests of sailors. However, if you wish to go sailing in the main season, you will have to share the “loge seats” in the remote bays with many others. Looking for wind in the calm periods, which may occur not only in summer, you will definitely find satisfaction in the Straits of Bonifacio. Sailing in May and June is the inside tip for experts. Even October with its summer water temperatures can be very pleasant for a sailing cruise, despite the fact that the day length becomes noticeably shorter.

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