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DECOUVERTE DE BONIFACIO
20169
Presentation
BONIFACIO, PICTURESQUE CAPITAL OF CORSICA
The qualification of Bonifacio as a "picturesque capital", as the writer Antoine Pasquin so aptly emphasized, sums up in two words the thrills and unforgettable memories offered by this "City of the Cliffs". It must be said that with its thousand-year-old fortress, its narrow streets built on a limestone peninsula where you can see dwellings perched on the side of cliffs and its 120 kilometers of coastline, the city has something to satisfy all curiosities. and satiate all the senses.
Stroll alongside a "local child" and discover the hidden faces of the Citadel, go to sea to admire the caves lined with stalactites and the majestic cliffs, breathe the scent of wild flowers, hear the song of the seagulls, taste good cheese from sheep that roam the countryside… so many pleasures that make Bonifacio a unique, unspoiled and welcoming city.
THE FLAGSHIP DESTINATION OF THE ISLAND OF BEAUTY
Located at the southern end of Corsica, one might think that Bonifacio is at the end of the world and is difficult to access. And yet, it is not! La Cité des Falaises is about 20 minutes by car from Figari airport, 30 minutes from the port of Porto-Vecchio, only 50 minutes by ferry from Sardinia and the possibility of renting a car is easily done thanks to the various organisms that are found upon arrival.
Whether with family, friends or as a couple, the destination and its surroundings are full of accommodation that is spoiled for choice. From a starred hotel, to a family campsite, including a waterfront residence or renting a house / apartment, everyone's expectations and budgets will be met. Rather looking for a user-friendly experience? Bonifacio has many lodges and guest rooms with local people who will be happy to share the love for their land.
Whether one occupies the territory for the weekend or for the week, Bonifacio is a paradise of nautical, land and relaxation activities where there is no risk of getting bored in the heart of a naturally preserved setting and of high tranquility. 1h stroll, 5h stroll, on foot, on horseback, accompanied by a state-certified guide, along the coast ... scuba diving, organized sea trips, in total autonomy or even lazing around on the one of the 20 family, sporting and wild beaches. Moment of indisputable pleasure, there is something for all ages and for all tastes.
NB: behind each activity hides a quality, dedicated, passionate and trusted service provider.
EXCEPTIONAL PLACE
Bonifacio differs from the other towns of Corsica by its limestone aspect, spectacular and "nowhere else". The Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve is the largest in mainland France and the Bouches de Bonifacio extends over 80,000 ha between Corsica and Sardinia. In a landscape of limestone cliffs and granite chaos, the site is home to 37% of the remarkable species of the Mediterranean. It’s a real giant aquarium.
And it is not only distinguished by its exceptional natural heritage, but also by its treasures of military architecture and its religious heritage, because among its many churches there is the only Gothic church in Corsica. Its Bastion (the highest in France) and its Staircase of the King of Aragon with 187 steps carved into the side of the cliff offer breathtaking views.
LABELIZED CITY
The City of Art & History label allows Bonifacio to be told by placing it in a global coherence with a heritage and cultural policy and a better structured tourist offer, respecting the spirit of the place and above all also of its inhabitants. . This is a real guarantee of interest in the natural and urban heritage but also the intangible heritage. Bonifacio wants to be "more than an open-air museum city", it is a city rich in heritage, but a heritage "inhabited, lived and shared".
- It is also involved in the Network of Great Sites of France which brings together exceptional landscapes, recognized by all and fragile. They are protected and managed according to the values of sustainable development. And also to guarantee the preservation of the landscapes, the heritage, but also the quality of life of the inhabitants and the reception of visitors.
