From	To	Nautical Miles
Portisco	Bonifacio	33nm
Bonifacio	Porto Vecchio	29nm
Porto Vecchio	Campoloro	51nm
Campoloro	Porto di Capraia	45nm
Porto di Capraia	Macinaggio	20nm
Macinaggio	Saint Florent	29nm
Saint Florent	Calvi	31nm
Calvi	Golfo di Girolata	24nm
Golfo di Girolata	Ajaccio	36nm
Ajaccio	Propriano	25nm
Propriano	Santa Teresa di Gallura	41nm
Santa Teresa di Gallura	La Maddalena	17nm
La Maddalena	Portisco	18nm

Portisco

Located on the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) on the Gulf of Cugnana, Portisco has a natural harbour that makes a great start a sailing holiday.  Marina di Portisco is a natural green cove between Porto Cervo and Porto Rontondo, where you can sail to many destinations to take in the best that Sardinia has to offer.  

Bonifacio

On your way to Bonifacio you can head to the southern coast of the Isola di Spargi.  This bay is only accessible by sea and has been a national park since 1996, made up of four small beaches. On the eastern side there are small dunes where rare plants take root which could not be more different from the western side where there are weathered granite cliffs.  

Even though Corsica is officially part of France, it has more of an Italian feel to it…

There are plenty of places to choose from to for your night’s frivolities, there are a choice of restaurants around the marina, but for a true taste of Corsica and without the hefty price tag head into the haute ville.  If the night beckons further, head to the bars on quai Comparetti where you can enjoy the social scene Bonifacio has to offer.

Porto Vecchio

On your way up to Porto Vecchio swing by Golfo di Rondinara, in the north of the bay you can’t see the open sea, almost like you’re on a lake.  There is a lovely sandy beach where you can come ashore and indulge in a spot of sunbathing….or search for treasure, depending on what floats your boat.

The old town rises up from white limestone overlooking the harbour – it’s also called the ‘Pearl of the South’.  By the Place de la Republique next to the old town has some amazing ancient buildings pressed into the narrow streets.  There are many restaurants and little boutiques for you to spend some money in.

Campoloro

Campoloro is a friendly little place, popular with campers and adventurous people..so sailors fit right in.  Around the marina there are restaurants where you can enjoy good food and watch the world go by.

Porto di Capraia

On the way to Porto di Capraia it’s worth swinging into the bay of Cala dello Zurletto where the water is crystal clear.  The landscape is volcanic and naturally wild making it a great bay to stop in for a dip.

Since 1996 the Island of Capraia has been a national park to preserve its sea life habitants.  The port is charming with a real Mediterranean feel to it, surrounded by terracotta coloured buildings.  There is only one street on Capraia and its only 800m long and is dominated by the S.Giorgio fortress, built in the 16th Century by the Genoan’s. A great place to visit is Stagnone which is believed to be a crater of an extinct volcano.  There are restaurants and bars surrounding the port, an ideal setting to unwind and relax in.

Macinaggio

On your way to Macinaggio Cala Mortola is a great anchorage off the Island of Capraia.  Here the sea is clear and the shade of blue that can only be associated with this region.  It’s perfect for snorkelling, so you can explore all it has to offer.

To the north of Macinaggio there are some great beaches, if you follow a footpath called ‘Le Sentier des Douaniers’ it’ll take you along the coast where you can visit amazing beaches and coves. While here you should be able to get into the swing of things by sampling some Clos Nicrosi wines, which are grown in the terraces below Rogliano.

Saint Florent

If a fan of marine life the bay Rada di Santa Maria is the place for you (in front of the Island of Giraglia).  If you’re in this area on a calm day, you may be lucky enough to spot a whale as they used to inhabit the sea between Corsica and Liguria.

Saint Florent is a charming fishing village with a real Corsican flavour to it, while here why not head down to the Patrimonio vineyards or head to Saleccia, which is a gorgeous beach.  There are many restaurants to choose from for you nightly entertainment.

Calvi

On your sail towards Calvi it’s worth swinging by Ansa di Porajola where there is a great sandy beach, however it’s advisable to check the weather before heading out as this area is open to the Mistral, which can start suddenly.  

Calvi is a typical Corsican town surrounded by high walls like Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio with a real charming quality about it.  To the left of Calvi harbour there is a great beach which is a popular place to visit for locals and visitors alike.  

Golfo di Girolata

Golfo di Girolata is a natural bay which is perfect in which to spend a night under the stars.  Golf di Girolata offers a safe anchorage for an overnight stop, for many years many sailors have moored in this bay before carrying on with their journey.

Ajaccio

The capital of Corsica and also Napoleone Bonaparte’s birth place Ajaccio has a lot to offer. It has an old relinquished charm, being slightly battered but with a memorable view over the bay.

If you want to stretch your legs you can venture into the town to Bonaparte’s house, which is now a museum.  In Ajaccio there are many local restaurants and cafes from which to choose from to spend your night in.  

Propriano

A bay worth dropping into is Porto Pollo on your way to Propriano, a lovely bay with a sandy beach and crystal clear water.  If feeling like a daredevil you can hire a windsurfer, as it’s a mecca for windsurfers with winds cruising through the channel.

The main trade in Porto Pollo is fishing and in the local harbour you can marvel at the ‘catch of the day’.  A good way to absorb the atmosphere is to enjoy a leisurely lunch on the beach dinning on locally caught fish.

Propriano has been prominent throughout history as a great natural harbour.  Situated in the narrowest part of the Gulf of Valinco, the harbour has provided many a sailor a safe port, from the ancient Greeks to the Romans.  Since the Romans and ancient Greeks visited, Propriano has become a colourful port with a smattering of palm trees, terraced restaurants and traditional houses which come together in a very friendly quayside area.  Head further into the town and you’ll discover many a shop in which to peruse and while away an afternoon.

Santa Teresa di Gallura

Santa Teresa di Gallura is a small friendly port town.  As with most Sardinian life the spirit of the community revolves around the main square, Santa Teresa di Gallura is no exception.  Enjoy a night with locals eating ice cream and people watching from one of the bars that line the square.

La Maddalena

A good place to swing into route to La Maddalena is Isola di Lavezzi, on the south west of the island there is a beach and you only have to share it a few cows and donkeys, completely harmless.  However a small part of history lurks in the cemetery behind the beach, the crew of the French frigate Semilante which sunk on these rocks in 1885 are buried here.

La Maddalena Island, famed for its beaches is a great destination on any itinerary.  La Maddalena offers a little bit of something for everyone, whether you want to watch the world go by, take a dive amongst the amazing seabeds or shop for locally made coral necklaces.  In the early evening you should take a stroll through the narrow streets to the main square of Piazza Umberto I from Cala Gavetta, where you can engage in some people watching and indulge yourself in an Italian fantasy.