10-DAY CRUISING ITINERARY: 

LOANO TO CORSICA

 Day 1: Loano to Calvi (Corsica)
Distance: ~85 NM (overnight sail or early departure)

Anchor: Calvi Bay – excellent holding and dramatic mountain views

Highlights: Explore the Genoese citadel, walk the beach promenade

Dining: U Fanale – local Corsican cuisine with sea views

 Day 2: Calvi (Rest & Explore)
Activities: Visit Notre-Dame de la Serra for panoramic views, or rent a scooter to explore inland villages and vineyards

Dining: A Casetta – rustic, authentic Corsican dining in town

 Day 3: Calvi to Girolata (Scandola Reserve)
Distance: ~20 NM

Anchor: Girolata Bay – mooring buoys in protected marine reserve

Highlights: Walk through the remote hamlet, hike coastal trails

Dining: Auberge du Golfe – rustic spot with local dishes and a view

 Day 4: Girolata to Porto
Distance: ~10 NM

Anchor: Just outside Porto marina or take a berth

Highlights: Visit the UNESCO-listed Calanques de Piana, go canyoning or boat touring in Scandola

Dining: Le Maquis – seafood with dramatic views

 Day 5: Porto to Cargèse
Distance: ~25 NM

Anchor: Just outside the harbour or take a buoy

Highlights: Quaint hilltop town with both Catholic & Orthodox churches, art galleries, and a quiet beach

Dining: A Volta – friendly Corsican restaurant in the village

 Day 6: Cargèse to Ajaccio (Capital)
Distance: ~20 NM

Anchor: Anchor in the outer bay or take a marina berth

Highlights: Explore Napoleon’s birthplace, museums, lively markets

Dining: Le 20123 – unique interior recreating a Corsican village

 Day 7: Ajaccio to Campomoro
Distance: ~25 NM

Anchor: Wide, sheltered bay – great beach anchorage

Highlights: Hike up to the old Genoese tower, enjoy the shallow swimming waters

Dining: Chez Antoine – beachside fish restaurant

 Day 8: Campomoro to Bonifacio
Distance: ~40 NM

Anchor: Inside the fjord-like natural harbour or marina (advance booking recommended)

Highlights: Explore the stunning clifftop fortress town, shops, and caves by dinghy

Dining: Kissing Pigs – excellent meat, seafood, and harbour atmosphere

 Day 9: Bonifacio to Rondinara Bay
Distance: ~15 NM

Anchor: Beautiful horseshoe bay with turquoise water

Highlights: Swimming, paddleboarding, or relaxing

Dining: Paillote de la Rondinara – open-air beach restaurant

 Day 10: Rondinara to Santa Giulia or Porto-Vecchio (flexible)
Distance: ~10–15 NM

Anchor: Choose peaceful Santa Giulia for beach day, or Porto-Vecchio for town vibe and provisioning

Dining: Le Belvédère (Porto-Vecchio) – high-end Corsican cuisine with a view

 Optional Return / Transport
Return options: Ferry from Porto-Vecchio or Bonifacio to mainland France or Italy, or reverse-route cruising depending on weather window.