Bonifacio Hotels

Bonifacio is a city on the French island of Corsica. The most vivid view of Bonifacio is from aboard a boat in the sapphire-blue Bouches de Bonifacio (Strait of Bonifacio). This stunning 12km strait channels between Corsica's southernmost tip and the Italian island of Sardinia. From the water, the tall, sun-bleached buildings of Bonifacio's citadel appear to morph seamlessly into the serrated white limestone cliffs rising up from the sea. Within the clifftop citadel is a charming maze of alleyways with a distinct medieval feel. A sheer 70m below, on the northern side, is Bonifacio's vibrant port, which spills over with café terraces, shops and – as Corsica's most visited town – more than a few tourists in summer. Bonifacio, a lovely medieval town, is the oldest town in Corsica. It hovers on the cliffs of a limestone peninsula above a natural harbour on the site of a 9th century citadel. Many of the tall sturdy houses are found along cobbled streets in a spectacular setting along the top of the cliffs. At the southern tip of Corsica and just 12km from Italian Sardinia, Bonifacio and its harbour have an exclusive, sophisticated Italian feel - the town is very elegant, with palm trees and expensive restaurants lining the quay.