City reference · France / Corsica

Bonifacio

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Bonifacio destination photograph: Bunifaziu 01.jpg
Ghirardi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original photo and creditsDisplayed crop; open the original to see the complete photograph.

A first look at Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a city at the south tip of Corsica. It has a spectacular location on white limestone cliffs, sculpted and undercut by the sea, so the buildings overhang the edge. It's named for Boniface II of Tuscany, who beat the Saracens, and (circa 828 AD) thought it wise to fortify this spot against counter-attack. The city is in two parts. All transport arrives in the…

Excerpt from Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full guide for context.

YOUR NEXT ESCAPE

Your cart

A little room for your next escape.

Your cart is empty. Start with a free preview, or explore a Trip Pass.

Explore your options