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The Port of Caval lo hosts 200 boats, al l with a maximum length of 35 metres. Each mooring is equipped with a supply of f resh water and electr icity.

An oasis of s impl icity and persuasive charm

A pearl in the archipelago of Lavezzi , Caval lo offers 15 Km of beaches and coves, hidden between the rocks. I t i s midway between Cors ica and Sardinia, and seems to emerge from the waters miraculously, to form a magical landing place for lovers of the sea.

It i s a pr ivate is land, where safety const i tutes a further gua-rantee of serenity dur ing your stay.

The charm of the is land of Caval lo can be perceived imme-diately, as you begin discover corners of heaven, here on Earth. The feel ing is unique, thanks to the nature in the area but also because of the way in which the is land gently gre-ets you, making you feel l ike a pr iv i leged vis i tor in a place without equals.

The is land of Caval lo is a place of wi ld, absolute beauty. I t al lows you to enter into a secret, pr ivate place in which the strong, graceful , breathtaking marina landscape blends with the discreet, elegant presence of the people who come to vis i t .

Adding great value to the is land are the seabeds that make the exper ience of div ing and free div ing thr i l l ing moments, set in br ight underwater scenarios, where you may come across numerous aquatic species. The marine environment is a whole universe of exceptional v i tal i ty.

The clear blue waters that bathe the deserted beaches of Caval lo, in a sett ing of pink rocks and layers of golden sands, convey the quintessence of man’s relat ionship with the sea. The sun, shining br ight ly down from the sky and the spir i t of the Mediterranean winds and waves, real ly make the is land sparkle l ike a beauti ful emerald.

T H E S U R R O U N D I N G A R E A S

T H E I S L A N D O F L AV E Z Z IDirect ly south of the is land of Caval lo, in the centre of the Strait of Bonifacio, l ies the rock of Lavezzi . I t i s a maze of whi-te granite boulders, offer ing endless t iny bays, where a good sk ipper can carve out his own pr ivate garden of Eden. Moo-r ing is poss ible to the south, at Cala Lazar ina ( i f entry is prohi-bited, you can land there by rowing in on a tender) or Cala Giunco. From the north, Lavezzi i s only access ible to those brave enough to venture into the meander of t iny channels that character ize Cala del Greco and Cala del la Chiesa. The waters are exceptional ly t ransparent everywhere in the area.

B O N I F A C I OLocated in the extreme south of Cors ica, the l i t t le town of Bonifacio is a t rue open-air museum: I t i s character ized by tal l , white cl i f fs overhanging the sea and it offers a wealth of histor ic monuments, more than 20 beaches of f ine sand and an outstanding col lect ion of rare landscapes both on land and beneath the sea. I t i s a place to discover and wi l l earn i tsel f a place in your heart.

S A N T ’ A M A N Z AThe extensive gulf of Sant’Amanza, closed to the south by Punta Capicciolo, offers a protected anchorage in i ts dee-pest part. I t i s a land of sandy beaches and rocky areas. The seabed is sandy, with banks sur facing in the western part. I t i s approximately 5.5 mi les f rom the is land of Caval lo.

G O L F O D E L L A R O N D I N A R AAt just over 6 mi les f rom the is land, the gulf of Rondinara is an untamed bay, with an unspoi led beauty, crystal clear waters and a gently s loping seabed. Being a bay, sheltered from the wind, i t i s ideal for stopping in the roadstead. The surroun-dings are uninhabited and there is a typical Cors ican restau-rant onshore, over looking the beach and offer ing excel lent specialt ies.

I S O L A P I A N ABetween the is land of Caval lo and the Cors ican coast, i s the is land of Piana, with i ts low prof i le del imit ing a stretch of sea, with a shal low sandy seabed. When the sea is calm, this turns into a pool, here boats can cast their anchors and appear suspended in the clear crystal l ine water.

S E R V I C E S

There are numerous act iv i t ies to be enjoyed on the is land and in the magnif icent surrounding areas. Sun and sea lovers can enjoy the peaceful , white beaches, whi le there are tennis, golf , soccer and swimming pool faci l i t ies for sports fans, as wel l as a sai l ing and windsur f ing school and diving in the natural reserve. Those who l ike ref ined, elegant shopping can vis i t the prest igious boutiques and quaint shops of the splendid vi l lage of Bonifacio, thanks to the Caval lo-Piantarel la taxi-boat services. Oper f rom May to October.

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Port de Caval lo - Î le de Caval loBonifacio (20169)Corse du Sud - France

Manager: Andrea Sgaral l inoContacts and informations (avai lable for the whole year)Phone: +33(0)6 72 36 33 70 (Enr ico Gambaccini)+33(0)4 95 25 80 11 (Off ice)

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