Summer Wonders | Calvi to Porto Vecchio

Start your journey at Calvi, the port of call for yachts and ships around the European continent. A hub for travelers, Calvi is home to a bustling stretch of cafés, restaurants and bars hugging the coastline. Calvi also offers sandy beaches to the right of the port, accessible by foot or boat. For more privacy, the beach of Algajola Bay is nearby and accessible by your charter.

At St Florent, privacy is a priority. St Florent is a small port with restricted capacity and can accommodate yachts up to 98’ (30m). Whether you bring your charter yacht or tender, St Florent is a must-see with a picturesque downtown directly on the docks. Its history is complex and decorated, as well as its culture. Stop here and enjoy the local cuisine in the warmth of the sun.

An excellent choice for your luxury charter to Corsica, Scandola is a marine reserve dedicated to preserve the integrity of its landscape, coral forests and protected biological microsystems in the bay of Porto. Thanks to local conservation efforts, Scandola is simply breathtaking – an important stop on your luxury charter.

This beauty extends throughout Corsica but is especially emblematic in Girolata. This adorable islet features a small fort built in 1551 by Geronimo de Levante with an adorable town surrounding it. Stop ashore to explore the history and grab a bite at some of the mouth-watering restaurants while there.

Known as one of the most beautiful French villages, Piana features a truly unique geological display for charter guests. It boasts gorgeous vertical red granite walls, deep cliff nooks known as Calanques and towering deep turquoise waters. The Calanche de Piana stretch seemingly endlessly, with various rock formations and cliffs to admire as you walk through the trails. These endless views are the perfect addition to your trip to Corsica, with a plethora of cafes and restaurants to finish your day with a delicious taste of the local cuisine.

Ajaccio has two beautiful ports: Tino Rossi Basin and the Port de L’Amiraute. Ajaccio is celebrated for its phenomenal local produce market – a beloved spot for luxury charter guests. This beautiful hub is known for being the birthplace of Napoleon, where you can visit the Rue Saint Charles family house museum.

Port de L’Amiraute accommodates small yachts and tenders with quaint spots around town to dine, dance and shop as desired.

This part of the charter guests’ journey offers three styles of options: golfing at Golfe de Mortoli during fair-weather anchorage, Roccapina’s tiny anchorage with two single houses of Corsican influence, and the port of Bonifacio. Bonifacio is home to a town on the cliffs, where at the top, clients can walk through a town of striking beauty with restaurants, historical architecture and shops.

Bonifacio also spotlights the King Aragon Alfonso V stairs that extend from the top of the cliffs to the water down below. Whether you’re on the docks below or at the height of the cliffs, you will not be disappointed by the beauty of Bonifacio.

Cala Ciapilli offers scenic views for anchorage west of Pointe Sperone. Upon arrival to Santa Giulia, take a dip in the crystalline lagoon. The water is clear, the sand is soft to touch and the coast is filled with beach crafts to rent and use for your pleasure. This little lagoon is the perfect place to try out your toys in the warmth of the sun.

Porto Vecchio has been settled since prehistoric times – bearing its thousands of years of history with pride. Here, you can visit the prehistoric site of Torree, the birthplace of Torrean culture dating back to the Bronze Age. Nowadays, it is home to numerous shops, historical museums and cultural bazaars. The airport of Figari is only 24 km away, making this the perfect place to conclude your journey to Corsica.