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The Guide to Bonifacio Corsica provides a comprehensive overview of the historic Old Town (also known as the Haute Ville)
and lively marina, with details of historical sights to visit.
Accommodation, bars and restaurants in Bonifacio are reviewed and other practical information such as how to get to Bonifacio is discussed. A short history of Bonifacio completes the section.
Click on the images or headings below to access each part of the Guide.
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Old Town
A guide to the medieval Old Town of Bonifacio with its dramatic cliff edge setting.
Included are places of interest to visit such as the citadel's bastions and gates, churches, towers and the King Aragon steps.
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Marina
A review of Bonifacio's prestigious marina. Situated beneath the citadel of the Old Town,
various tourist boat trips regularly depart from here.
Also covered are details of the small local beaches directly in Bonifacio and a breathtaking coastal walk. |
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Hotels
A selection of hotels available in Bonifacio. There are very few permitted in Bonifacio's Old Town due to planning restrictions, so the majority of hotels are located alongside the lively marina.
With a shortage of supply in the peak season, many opt for villas and hotels a short distance away by car.
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Bars and Restaurants
There is a good choice of bars and restaurants in Bonifacio. Some of the eateries around the marina cater towards the wealthy international yachting community.
This is also the centre for nightlife in Bonifacio.
Eating out is cheaper in the Old Town with a range of traditional Corsican restaurants to choose from.
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Information
Practical information for visitors arriving into Bonifacio by plane or ferry. Included are details of Corsica's airports
(in particular the closest airport to Bonifacio, Figari) and transfer times.
An overview of Bonifacio's Tourist Office and parking in the town is given. |
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History
Bonifacio has a fascinating history which dates back to the Neolithic and its dramatic setting is thought to have inspired the vicious Laestrygonians described in Homer's Odyssey.
Officially founded in 828 AD by the Tuscan Count Bonifacio, the town was subsequently ruled by Pisans, Genoese and French, each impacting on the character of this deeply historical town. |
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