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Pro
Everything is within walking distance
Con
In summer lots of tourists.
In a nutshell
Great hop off point to Italy
The boat to and from the Lavezzi Islands.
pfsmalo Says: Going out to the Lavezzi islands is really one of the must-do's in Bonifacio. Not only for the islands themselves but also for the superb views of Bonifacio and its limestone cliffs from the sea. There are a few companies at the harbour and they are all roughly the same...
pfsmalo Says: There is really only one island where you can land as the others are mainly just a pile of rocks sticking out of the sea. As it is the only one with nice beaches it is the only one worth going to. If you have your own boat easy to get up close to the beaches otherwise it...
Hermitage of the Trinité/Oratory of Tibhirine.
pfsmalo Says: A few kms out from Bonifacio, on the road to Sartene and Ajaccio is this splendid isolated site. Proof of habitation has been found to show that the site was used pre-historically but the retreat was only built in the 13th c as the first waves of Christianisme got to the...
Hike the cliffs to or from Pertusato.
pfsmalo Says: A lovely hike this, along the top of the cliffs gives a great view of Bonifacio sitting there in the sunlight. There are two ways to do this hike : either from the top of the "montée st. Roch" or if you have a car drive out to the military semaphare at Pertusato and park up...
The belvedere at the top of Montée St. Roch.
pfsmalo Says: When you climb up the "montée" to the citadel there is a large belvedere at the top where you can rest awhile, but also take your camera because you can get some fabulous views from here, the same as Marie-José Nat, a well known French actress born here in Bonifacio, who has...
pfsmalo Says: You can spend a good couple of hours walking around inside the walls and still not see it all, there are so many nooks and crannies to inspect.
pfsmalo Says: Spend some time walking around the narrow winding streets, sneaking a look up the staircases and into alleys. I found a very "homey" atmosphere here, a lived in feeling.At no. 4 rue des Deux Empereurs can be found the house where Napoleon stayed in 1793, whilst just opposite...
decaylus Says: Eat at the "Kissing Pigs" down by the old harbour; you'll be glad you did. Reasonably priced....no make that excellently priced....and great cuisine. Nothing real fancy just top quality and top service. Five star eating. If you like good honest food served up like it should...
melanief Says: From the International Marine Park, I just kept walking southeast. It was quite a walk. There was a road that led into this area, but I don't know the name of it. Make sure you bring a water bottle.
Go strolling and shopping in Haute Ville
melanief Says: The Haute Ville is a great place to stroll through the streets and back alleys. Whether your hobby is shopping or photography, you will have plenty to keep you happy as there are many shops and cafes all packed together.
Walk thru the tunnel in the Citadelle Walls
melanief Says: This is a quick walk - I walked through the tunnel right before my ferry arrived in port. I did this for a couple reasons, the tunnel was very close to the commercial ferry port, and I only had a little bit of time left before my ferry arrived. Actually, one of my photos I...
Visit the Aquarium de Bonifacio
melanief Says: At the entrance of the aquarium, when you pay 4 Euros to gain entrance, you will receive a brochure describing what is contained in each aquarium. All of the fish in this aquaium have be caught by local fisherman in the water between Corsica and Sardinia, Italy. The star...
Hike in the International Marine Park
melanief Says: At the top of the steps of Montée Rastello, opposite the Bastion de l'Etendard, there is a pathway that leads up to the International Marine Park. This is a great place to enjoy hiking and bird watching. There are awesome views of the ocean. There are no guard rails, you can...
See the view from Bastion de l'Etendard
melanief Says: At the the top of the steps of Montée Rastello you will climb even higher to enter the Bastion de l'Étendard. The bastion is all that remains of fortifications that were under siege in 1554. The entrance is through the Porte des Gênes, and there is a weight and pulley system...
Take a boat tour to see the caves
melanief Says: There are several boats in the Bonifacio Marina that tour the caves around the marina. The tour I took was 15 Euros, and the guide narrated the tour (in French, but he gave me a paper that translated what he was saying, he would show me the number he was on and I could read...
Climb the King of Aragon's Steps
melanief Says: Escaliers du Roy d' Aragon (King of Aragon's Steps) - the 187 stairs that lead from the city level down to the ocean level - is an enjoyable self-guided tour. This a a definite must see when you visit Bonifacio. I would recommend this for early in the day because if you wait...
melanief Says: From the Bonifacio Marina, you can find boats that will take you to visit the the Isles of Lavezzi in the Straits of Bonifacio. Lavezzi Islands are the southernmost part of France; and have been designated a marine preserve by the French government. The boat tours leave in...
Otrebor Says: Me and Silvia we have been in Bonifacio on September. There are some nice restaurants and cafés in the tourist area. We sat at lunchtime at one of them called "L'osteria" for a beer. The owner is an italian (like us), from Milan (we are from Florence). No price list outside....
melanief Says: I traveled to Bonifacio from Santa Teresa, Sardenia Italy by Moby Lines ferry. I felt the prices were reasonable, and the time schedules were convenient. The trip was 50 minutes. When you are nearing Bonifacio be sure to go topside with your camera. Stand close to the...
melanief Says: This little train picks up passengers from the harbor and travels around town.
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Great views of the limestone cliffs. The trip takes circa one hour and cost 12.90 euros at September 2005.
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Bonifacio is a beautiful place to visit. I came in on a ferry from Santa Teresa, Sardinia. The white cliff walls jut up from the crystal blue sea, and it is the beginning of a weekend I will never...
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Bonifacio has to be THE place to visit in Corsica. Not only for the views across to Sardinia but just strolling the streets with its unique atmosphere of "olde worlde". This is one citadel that you......
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Bonifacio is loacated on the south tip of the island and is considered one of the most beautiful places in Corsica. It's consists of an ancient citadel atop the steep chalky cliffs above a narrow...
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At the southernmost tip of Corsica, Bonafacio brims with vibrancy in both the old town and harbour. The old town offers much to see and a climb to the top will reward you with a view of Sardinia, some...
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