BY MARGARET FARRELL
One of our best experiences was a day trip from St Teresa di Gallura on the northern tip of Sardinia on a ferry to Corsia, landing in Bonifacio in the extreme south. This was our only foray into France, and left us with a desire to explore Corsica more fully. Blue Dot Travel's small group tours, now include 8 nights in Corsica. Your Corsica visit includes the beautiful town of Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is approached between high cliffs of chalk-white limestone that have been sculptured into unusual shapes by the sea. It's almost like a fjord, as the channel is only 200 metres wide, with a dog-leg hiding the small but vibrant port from view.
The town is dominated by an amazing citadel, high above the port.
Bonifacio is approached between high cliffs of chalk-white limestone that have been sculptured into unusual shapes by the sea. It's almost like a fjord, as the channel is only 200 metres wide, with a dog-leg hiding the small but vibrant port from view.
The town is dominated by an amazing citadel, high above the port.
A must do in Bonifacio is the King of Aragon stairway. Legend has it that these were carved by the Aragonese in a single night in 1420 as a surprise attack. The steps however existed before then, probably used by locals to carry water to the citadel from a well that was discovered by monks. – walk down the 187 stairs to the bottom it is well worth the experience. Imagine carrying water up to the top!
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| Travel to Corsica via a short ferry ride from Santa Teresa di Gallura, Sardinia to Bonifacio |
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| Bonifacio atop its Limestone Promontory |
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| Bonifacio Citadel |
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| Escalier du Roi d'Aragon |
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| Kings Aragon Steps |
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