Corsica

New sails! Girolata North Corsica is serving serious beauty (and serious seafood). Anchors down, forks up! Discover unforgettable highlights:  pristine beaches, laid-back island lifestyle, rich Mediterranean flavors, vibrant local atmosphere, and the freedom to explore hidden coves only reachable by sea. Calvi We sailed from Elba to Corsica in a day—only in Europe can you change countries, cuisines, and coastlines this effortlessly. From Elba’s espresso to Corsica’s lobster, we crossed borders   under full sail—zero traffic, all magic and landed in a turquoise paradise. Saint Florent Macinaggio Don’t mis the tiny Roman village of Centuri famous for lobster fishing. Cap Corse is an evocative land featuring small villages overlooking the sea, harbors, a skyline dotted with Genoese towers and scenic roads twisting and turning through old hamlets. Centuri On the north western coast of Corsica visit Calvi. This has been a popular tourist spot since the early 20th century. Calvi Beach The Citadel, protected by ochre walls, is Calvi’s main attraction, resting on a cliff overlooking the sea of Northern Corsica. Boasting old alleys, historical buildings, and typical cafes, this site built during the Genoese domination, is the symbol of the town. Calvi Highlight: Visiting Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve The Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is volcanic in origin.  Sailing to Girolata is like stepping into a secret chapter of Corsica — a hidden gem tucked within the Scandola Nature Reserve, accessible only by boat or on foot. This unspoilt bay, with its dramatic red cliffs and turquoise waters, offers a rare sense of isolation and beauty that’s becoming harder to find. Scandola Nature Reserve For sailboat owners, anchoring here is a unique privilege. Girolata has a well-managed mooring field (no anchoring allowed to protect the seagrass), so it’s wise to book your mooring in [...]