Why rent a motorboat in Corsica?
Nicknamed the Isle of Beauty, Corsica is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea after its Italian neighbors, Sicily and Sardinia. This French region is made up of two departments: Haute-Corse and Corse du Sud. With its 1,000 km of coastline, mountains, parks and lakes, Corsica is a land of contrasts. In fact, with a view to preserving nature, Corsica has numerous highly supervised nature reserves. So, on this beautiful island, you can enjoy the benefits of both the sea and the mountains. What better dream? When you take out a motor yacht charter in Corsica, there are numerous sailing itineraries. It all depends on how long you want to sail for and where you want to go. For example, you can choose to discover Northern Corsica, Southern Corsica or even head towards Sardinia for the more adventurous.
The best places to sail in Corsica
Want to discover Northern Corsica? Head for the capital of Upper Corsica to begin with. A historic city with a lively old port, Bastia is a must-see. Between its narrow streets filled with local products and its small, traditional restaurants, it will be impossible for you not to fall in love with it. Once you have visited Bastia, climb aboard your motor yacht charter and visit the most beautiful places in Upper Corsica. Here are a few that will guide your boat trip: Cap Corse, the Balagne region with Calvi and Ile Rousse, the Agriates desert, the Asco gorges and Saint-Florent.
Prefer Southern Corsica? Let's head for the capital of Corsica, Ajaccio. With its colorful city center, baroque cathedral and citadel, this city is a real little gem. Climb to the top of the ramparts to enjoy an incredible point of view over the bay of Ajaccio. From the comfort of your chartered motor yacht, set off to discover the many landscapes that Southern Corsica has to offer, such as: the Scandola nature reserve, the town of Bonifacio, Palombaggia beach in Porto-Vecchio, the Lavezzi Islands, and more.
When to go to Corsica?
Did you know that Corsica has the most hours of sunshine in the whole of France? Corsica's Mediterranean climate is ideal for motorboat trips, with pleasant temperatures all year round. While the summer is rather hot and dry, the winter is rather mild and quite rainy. To avoid the tourist crowds and packed beaches while still enjoying the sun, we recommend you go between April and June or between September and October. It is very pleasant to go to Corsica in the fall because, contrary to what one might think, temperatures remain around 24-25°C. This means you can go diving and hiking in complete peace of mind.