Southern Corsica

Southern Corsica reveals itself as a bold and clearly defined territory, where the coastline takes on more vertical and sculpted forms compared to northern Sardinia. Here, the landscape is dominated by high limestone cliffs, rocky headlands, and deeply cut bays, with the sea shifting between intense shades of blue and lighter reflections near the shore. It is a land that immediately conveys a sense of strength and authenticity, where every element feels essential.

Approaching from the sea, the coast unfolds into a sequence of white cliffs, sea caves, rocky spurs, and sheltered coves, many of which are accessible only by water. Wind and waves have shaped the limestone into irregular, dramatic forms, creating constant contrasts between the verticality of the cliffs and the calm waters below. In these areas, the sea can appear deep and dense, yet surprisingly clear within the more protected inlets.

Navigating along Southern Corsica by dinghy offers a direct encounter with its most wild and monumental side. The scenery changes quickly: imposing, austere stretches of coast alternate with more intimate bays where it feels natural to slow down, stop, and take in the silence of the rock descending into the sea. Each passage reveals a different facet of Corsica—less tamed, more intense—where human presence remains discreet and the sea is the true guiding element.

Including Southern Corsica in a dinghy itinerary adds contrast and depth to the experience: an encounter with a harsher, more vertical coastline that completes and enriches navigation between Sardinia and the surrounding islands, offering a privileged view of one of the most scenic stretches of the western Mediterranean.