- West coast -DAY 1 : Saint-Florent - Fiume Santu (Agriates)
Luca & Sonia will meet you at the port of Saint-Florent at 5 pm. After familiarising yourself with the boat, you will set sail for the beach of Fiume Santu. It is a sheltered area, located in the Agriates desert, a mountainous and green area. While the barbecue heats up, you can enjoy a swim in the clear waters. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 2 : Fiume Santu - Calvi (around 4 hours of sailing)
How about a morning swim to start the day? The skipper will then head for beautiful Calvi, the town where Christopher Columbus is said to have been born. Lunch break en route. On arrival, you can set off to conquer the 13th century citadel perched on a rock and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, a listed monument. Dinner and night spent on board.
DAY 3 : Calvi - Réserve de Scandola - Girolata (around 3 hours of sailing)
After breakfast, you will cast off and sail along Scandola, a nature reserve with a wealth of terrestrial and underwater treasures. This incredible setting of red rocks, the result of the disappearance of a volcano, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will anchor at Girolata for the night. This charming little village of red granite houses is hidden in the countryside and can only be reached by sea or on foot. Luca will be able to give you some good recommendations for dinner!
DAY 4 : Girolata - Calanques de Piana
You will hset sail to the south to reach the calanques of Piana. You will discover a breathtaking landscape mixing orange-red cliffs with a prosperous and wild nature. Don't be surprised if some of these rocks remind you of an eagle, a lion's head, a heart, you are not the only one... You will put on fins, masks and snorkels to explore the underwater life of the creeks. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 5 : Calanques de Piana - Calvi
It is time to start your return journey to Calvi. During the crossing, you will make many swimming stops to refresh yourself. You can relax in the cockpit listening to the sound of the water on the hull or simply read a book. At the end of the day, you will drop anchor in the bay of Calvi. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 6 : Calvi - Plage de Saleccia (Agriates)
Your ascent to the north continues to the sublime beach of Saleccia. Its white sand and the turquoise colour of its water have earned it a place among the 5 most beautiful beaches in Corsica according to Lonely Planet. It is the perfect place to relax in the sun. For the record, it was on this beach that the landing scene in the film "The Longest Day" was shot. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 7 : Plage de Saleccia - Plage du Lodo (Agriates) - Saint-Florent
After breakfast, you will head to the Lodo beach (also called Lotu), which is only a short distance from Saleccia. Here again, you can stroll, sunbathe, swim or explore the sea bed. You are expected to disembark in Saint-Florent around 5pm.
- North coast -DAY 1 : Saint-Florent - Fiume Santu (Agriates)
Luca & Sonia will meet you at the port of Saint-Florent at 5 pm. After having familiarised yourself with the boat, you will set sail for the beach of Fiume Santu. It is sheltered and located in the Agriates desert, a mountainous and green area which has nothing to envy the name given to it. While the barbecue heats up, you can enjoy a swim in the clear waters. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 2 : Fiume Santu - Centuri
You will enjoy your first breakfast and the peaceful atmosphere of Fiume Santa. You will then head north towards Cap Corse. Lunch break and swimming stops during the crossing. You will stop at Century, the first French lobster fishing port! You will quickly be seduced by the charm of its pastel-coloured houses. Take advantage of the evening to taste these unmissable lobsters. Night on board.
DAY 3 : Centuri - Macinaggio
Your cruise continues to the port of Macinaggio, located east of Cap Corse. Luca will offer you lunch and relaxing stops in small deserted coves. From the port of Macinaggio you can walk to the Di point in Coscia and admire the panoramic view of the town. You will also see the Finocchiarola islands in the distance. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 4 : Macinaggio - Island of Capraia (Italy) - Cala Rossa
This morning, you will cross the Corsica canal to reach the Italian island of Capraia. This island of volcanic origin is part of the Tuscan archipelago. You will disembark and discover its village dominated by the fort of San Giorgio. Its hiking trails and the richness of its seabed will charm nature lovers. Then you will go to Cala Rossa, a cove with beige and pink rocky walls, from where you can observe the Zenobito tower built in the 16th century. Dinner and night anchored.
DAY 5 : Cala Rossa - Island of Finocchiarola
After changing tack, you will head for the Finocchiarola islands (A Terra, Mezzana and Finocchiarola). This uninhabited archipelago has become a nature reserve to protect animal and plant species such as Audouin's gull and finochju (wild fennel). The islet Finocchiarola is home to an ancient Genoese tower from the 16th century offering a magnificent panorama of the archipelago and the Cap Corse in the background. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 6 : Island of Finocchiarola - Agriates
You set sail again and sail along the Cap Corse. You will stop for lunch in a cove a few miles from Centuri. You will then hoist the sails over the Agriates desert and sip a homemade limoncello on deck, while watching the stars (depending on the weather). Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 7 : Agriates - Plage de Saleccia - Saint-Florent
After a morning swim, you continue your journey towards Saint-Florent. You will drop anchor on the beautiful beach of Saleccia lined with pine trees. We advise you to climb the high rock to enjoy a clear view of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. You will be back for your disembarkation in Saint-Florent, around 5 pm.
Important :The itineraries shown above are indicative. Stops may vary according to weather conditions.