Already "the pearl of Corsica", the enchanting harbor town of Bonifacio, which spectacularly sits on a 900-meter-long and about 70 m high white limestone cliff at the southernmost tip of Corsica, is an experience in itself. The fjord-like harbor bay (Marine) is protected towards the upper town (Haute Ville) by mighty walls and towers. Even today, the old town is literally stormed, but now by numerous tourists. Much more relaxed and tranquil is the hike with a wonderful panoramic view along the steep coast to Capu Pertusato. A corresponding feast for the eyes is guaranteed, as the view of the charming Bonifacio is omnipresent.
From the wonderful bay at the harbor, a wide stone staircase leads to the upper town to the left of the church of St-Erasme, to Col St-Roch (descent to the narrow sandy beach of Plage de Sutta Rocca). To the left now runs the beautiful path close to the cliff edge. After a good half hour, a fork is reached. Here continue along the path on the plateau (straight ahead is a steep, overgrown path into the valley) to a street. Walk down the street to the right and after a few minutes, after the valley floor, turn left onto the branching path uphill to a ruined fort. To the right back to the street and follow it past a military tower. Shortly afterwards, another valley cut is crossed; 20 meters after the valley floor, turn left onto the shortcut path, which after a few minutes leads back to the street. The street then ends directly at the lighthouse after a few minutes, with a magnificent panoramic view of Sardinia, which is only 12 km away here, and the charming Lavezzi Islands. The
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Oliver Lair
Als leidenschaftlicher Naturliebhaber, Höhenbergsteiger und Abenteuerfotograf erkunde ich am liebsten neue Regionen in fernen Ländern und tauche dabei in fremde Kulturen und Lebensweisen ein.

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