Lavezzi Scuba Dive for Beginners
With a certified scuba instructor at your side in the crystalline waters of the Lavezzi Archipelago, you will have an unforgettable diving experience.
With a certified scuba instructor at your side in the crystalline waters of the Lavezzi Archipelago, you will have an unforgettable diving experience.
A guided walking tour takes you through a delightful maze of narrow streets, medieval homes and ancient churches within the citadel of Bonifacio, perched on the edge of Corsica's white limestone cliffs.
Sample the distinct flavors of Corsican wines, born of centuries of winemaking tradition and a mountainous island bathed in sunlight and salty ocean breezes.
As you follow a knowledgeable guide on a hike along the striking limestone cliffs that characterize the Corsican coast, you will get a breathtaking view of the island scenery and an up-close look at native flora and fauna.
Take to the water to behold the beauty of Bonifacio's seascape and the Lavezzi Archipelago, where you will enjoy a full day of relaxing on the private beach of a luxury resort, exploring the nature reserve of Cavallo Island, and sampling local cuisine.
Discover the majesty of Corsica on a narrated hike that showcases the island’s snowcapped peaks, deep gorges, sweeping beaches, pine forests and dramatic coastline. Walking up the steps of Montée Rastello, you will reach the chapel of Saint Roch, where you will have magnificent views of the striated limestone cliffs along the coast and the isolated rock pillar called the Grain de Sable. Following your certified hiking instructor, you will head east toward the sea cliffs, where you will trace footpaths and mule tracks that have been trodden for centuries.
Ideal for first-time divers, this remarkable diving excursion allows you to explore an underwater world filled with colorful coral and a parade of vibrant marine life with an experienced dive instructor by your side at all times. After a step-by-step safety and equipment briefing, as well as basic and practical demonstrations, you will slowly descend into the water with an instructor. No certification course is necessary to enjoy this dive that allows you to gradually become accustomed to breathing with a regulator and being submerged.
Take an unforgettable boat ride along Bonifacio’s extraordinary coastline to see dramatic views of the citadel perched on the magnificent limestone cliffs. Cruise across cerulean seas to the Lavezzi Archipelago, a collection of small granite islands that sit in the strait between Corsica and Sardinia. Here you will disembark on the archipelago’s only inhabited island, Cavallo, for a luxurious day at Hôtel des Pêcheurs.
On a picturesque drive through the Corsican countryside, you will pass idyllic beaches, dense evergreen shrubland, huge granite boulders and charming villages. Amidst this spectacular scenery, learn about and sample the wines of Corsica, where winemakers have been cultivating the fine art of winemaking for thousands of years. Turning off onto a dirt road, you will wind your way to Domaine de Torraccia, a family-owned, organic winery that produces award-winning wines.
Board Bonifacio’s little train to travel comfortably from the pier up the steep cliffs to the medieval citadel. Pass through the historic Bosco Quarter, including an eerie marine cemetery filled with mausoleums in a jumble of architectural styles, as well as a rare example of Corsican Gothic architecture at Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio. As you arrive at the clifftop citadel, you will have marvelous views of the Strait of Bonifacio and as far as Sardinia on a clear day.