We tried leaving for Bonifacio on the 16th May but eventually turned back to La Gavetta. We were flogging a dead horse, the wind was on the nose with a very confused sea. We tried motoring, with the engine revs set usually sufficient for an easy 5.5 kts we were only managing 2.0-2.5 kts speed over the ground into the swell & wind. Another day!
On returning to La Gavetta we tied up beside a Moody 36 owned by an English couple, Sarah and Steve. We had drinks with them that evening and the following. Then eventually departed for Bonifacio on the 18th May, what a difference.
We managed a gentle sail to within four miles of Bonifacio entrance. Wow! what an entrance. I think Bonifacio harbour would be hard to beat for drama and majesty. Medieval houses precariously teetering on the edge of the imposing limestone cliffs.
The actual entrance to the harbour is equally striking with the Citadel looming above you.
The old town is a maze of irregular streets and alleyways with medieval houses five or six stories high yet often just one room wide, All this is enclosed by the ancient walls of the Citadel.
The town itself is a bit touristy but nice all the same. Some fairly expensive souvenir and jewellery shops are interspersed amongst the old houses, bars and restaurants. In the evening, the Citadel is lit up which is lovely to see from down in the harbour. Oh and a picture of our new boat only £160,000 to charter for a week , better chill the Krystal.
We had a nice couple of days here just wandering and soaking up the atmosphere. Another thing I loved was we were back to French supermarkets, the choice is so much better than in Sardinia. Mmmm, lovely French cheese! 
The next day was blustery & overcast , so its not ALL sunshine tout le temps. We went for a walk along the cliffs.
Bonifacio Corsica
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Wow looks beautiful
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