1 WEEK: TUSCANY “ELBA AND CAPRAIA”, CORSICA “SAIT FLORENT”

Ideal for first time boater and for people who enjoy the sea, the sun and the wind. The departure is Friday night from Porto Lotti with arrival in Portoazzurro (Elba island) next morning. We will start circumnavigating the Island, touching fantastic bays with crystal clear waters such as Calanova, Fetovaia, Costa del Sole, Biodola and the white sandy beaches of Portoferraio.

A place that you can’t miss is Marciana Marina, an ancient and colourful village situated on the feed of the Capanne mount, favourite place for those looking for a lively place and nightlife. There is the opportunity to moor in the port or to spend the night in one of the beautiful bay (depending on the wind).

From Elba Island it is very easy to reach Capraia Island (30 miles from Portoferraio) which deserve to be visited for its landscape beauty and for its small lively harbour (Capraia).

For excellent snorkelling and diving opportunity you will reach Cala Rossa and Cala Mortola and for those loving longs walks Capraia Island offers a great opportunity of many ancient roman marked footpaths .

From Capraia we will sail to the north of Corsica Island exceeding Capo Corso and finally we will moor in Saint Florent which is about 35 miles far. This small village is an attractive destination for many tourists with its old Town and the citadel of the XIV century. Nearby the fantastic Agriates desert and some of the most beautiful beaches of the island.

Sailing toward La Spezia to come back , scheduled for next Friday.

2 WEEKS: “CORSICA ISLAND AND NORTH SARDINIAN”

It is one of the most favorite Italian itinerary. Corsica is without any doubt the only one of the Mediterranean Islands which has preserved an uncontaminated and wild nature, rich in culture, traditions and historical heritage. “Everything is shining, everything is color, everything is light” it’s how Henry Matisse described Corsica, impressed by the variety of the landscape ranging from big mountains and deserts to the Caribbean beaches, but Corsica has even more to offer!

We will start sailing from Capo Corso on the West coast with rout to the South, helped by the N-NW winds. We can stop at the small and beautiful ports of Centuri and Saint Florent or we can continue discovering the most interesting and variegated side of the island.

Many chance to stop in heartbreaking beaches with a ocean bottom rich of fishes or swimming in crystal clear water. The most popular beaches are situated in the North near the “Ile Rousse” or in the south between Bonifacio and Portovecchio (Palombaccia and Santa Giulia beaches). We suggest to visit Santa Manza and Rondinara. The hinterland, instead, offers high mountains (Girolata), with the possibility of birds watching (eaglets, hawks, sea crows).

The optimal cruise continue until the Bocche di Bonifacio. From this point, for few days, you can sail between the fabulous Bocche di Bonifacio’s islands: Lavezzi, Cavallo, Budelli, Spargi, La Maddalena; touching the Costa Smeralda bays and visiting Bonifacio with its amazing white cliff and its port that reminds a fjord.

You can make rout to Porto Cervo and from here go back to the North, sailing on the Corsica oriental side and returning in La Spezia port.

SUGGESTIONS BEFORE BOARDING

What to bring: our boats are fully equipped, what you only need to take on board are your clothes and your personal objects.

We would suggest to take a capacious luggage, t-shirts, trousers, shorts, sweaters, socks , non-slip shoes, swimsuit, towels, high protection suntan cream, sunglasses, camera or camcorder, raincoat. Do not forget your favourites books, CDs and some painkillers. Foods in storeroom are included in the price; restaurants are not included.

• Distance: 190 miles
• Level of Difficulty: easy
• Route: La Spezia, Porto Azzurro, Capraia Porto, Saint Florent and return.
• Duration: 7 days
• Suitable for: first time boaters