Later in the day, the motoryacht will explore around Cap Rossi, before finally berthing for the night in Ajaccio.
The town of Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its hustle and bustle is set in stark contrast to the tranquillity of the surrounding areas. However, it still retains the picturesque Riviera town feel.
In the evening, you will be able to visit ‘Le 20123’. This restaurant, offering superb food, has been built to resemble a small hill village. It even has a fountain and a Vespa scooter parked on the ‘street’!
Day 5 Ajaccio – Propriano
After a restful night, you will make your way to the old town of Propriano – a beautiful town, surrounded by green hills which slope gently up to the mountains behind, encircled like a necklace by the white, sandy beaches which stretch around the gulf. En route to the town, you will stop over at Porto Pollo which sits on a golden stretch of beach under gentle, wooden cultivated hills. This once fishing village is now a popular tourist resort. Later in the afternoon, you will cruise to Propriano to visit one of the great restaurants which surround the bay.
Day 6 Propriano – Bonifacio
You will spend the early part of the day anchored off Campomoro, with its tall palm trees dotted about giving the feel of a North African town. In the afternoon, your Sunseeker will head south to Bonifacio, passing some of the most dramatic coastline in Corsica on the way.
Bonifacio is one of the Mediterranean’s most dramatic and memorable natural harbours. It is famous for its fish soup and views from the citadel, with its commanding position on top of the cliffs.
In the evening, you may wish to try the elegant restaurant at the ‘Hotel Residence du Centre Nautique’, specialising in seafood and pasta.
Day 7 Bonifacio – Porto Vecchio
In the morning, you will take a slow, relaxing cruise past the most southerly tip of Corsica. This area offers beautiful scenery, as well as the view of the multitude of boats passing through the strait. The motoryacht will cruise past the beautiful islands of Lavezzi and Calvallo, before arriving at the old Roman galley port of Porto-Vecchio – which is literally carved out of the rock. Here, you will spend a tranquil afternoon. It is a great place to explore, and the countryside in this area is revered throughout Corsica.
For your evening meal, you may like to try some exquisite local fare at ‘Le Troubadour’; you may fancy a meal at ‘Tamaricciu’, based on the beach and specialising in seafood.
Day 8 Porto Vecchio – Porto Cervo
Today, you will head south again – this time to the Italian island of Sardinia. On the way, you will stop to anchor off the gorgeous island of Maddelena for lunch, then on to Porto Cervo.
This port was originally built by the Agha Khan as a playground for Europe’s glitterati. It is the main town on the Costa Smeralda – one of the most prestigious tourist resorts in the Mediterranean. Cervo is a shopping paradise, with all the world’s big-name stores. Every evening, the people throng the pretty streets and restaurants – to see and be seen.
‘Ristorante Il Pescatore’, with its superb views from the sea terrace, is well recommended.
Day 9 Porto Cervo – Porto Rotondo
Near to Porto Cervo is a fantastic anchorage in the bay of the famous hotel ‘Cala de Volpi’. Here, the water is clear blue and the beaches whiter than white. This is a great place in which to snorkel or relax in the water.
You may prefer to mix with the jet set and perhaps take lunch in the hotel itself, before going in to Porto Rotondo.
Porto Rotondo is a very attractive marina, with a great atmosphere. This is known as one of the best marinas anywhere in Europe, and there are numerous boating regattas going on throughout the summer.
Day 10 Porto Rotondo – Ajaccio
Today, you will head north, to complete the last few days of the charter in Corsica and Sardinia. Before reaching Corsica, you will stop for lunch off the Sardinian islands of Isola Razzoli and Isola Spargi. These islands are part of the Maddalena Archipelago National Park and Marine Reserve. There are few inhabitants, and the islands remain unchanged – as they were when they formed part of the Roman Empire. The sea bed is of beautiful white sand interspersed with rock – a wonderful place to snorkel. After lunch, you will again sail through the strait between Sardinia and Corsica, before reaching Ajaccio – as the sun sets on the water.
On this occasion, why not try the restaurant ‘Le Bilboq’, serving fish and seafood in the old quarter?
Day 11 (until 12 noon) Ajaccio – St Tropez
An early-morning start is necessary to complete this final leg of your charter holiday. Your motoryacht will head west out of Ajaccio and on towards the Côte d’Azur. Enjoy the delights of life on board the wonderful Sunseeker, before you disembark for the final time at 12 noon.
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