If you wish to visit a medieval town that is breath-taking and an adventure, we recommend visiting Bonifacio in France! This amazing sea side town is located at the bottom of Corsica, and was a highlight from our recent sailing trip!
The view of Bonifacio by boat enables spectators to view the Roy d’Aragon Stairway
Visiting the Medieval Town of Bonifacio
We were extremely fortunate to view Bonifacio for the first time via boat. The combination of spectacular cliffs, colourful buildings and a giant sea cave had us aiming our cameras in all directions!
We understand that not everyone has the luxury of arriving via boat. But we do recommend that you view the cliffs from afar with your own two eyes. Therefore, you can step aboard one of the many tourist boats located in the marina. Or, if your budget is running tight then we recommend making use of your legs. There is a great walkway leading along the cliffs to the light house. It provides a great view of the town, plus it is much easier to take a great photo of Bonifacio when you are not bopping up and down in the swell!
Unfortunately we were only able to stay in Bonifacio for one night, plus the cost to berth our yacht in the harbour was ridiculously steep. However we had a blast during our 24 hour visit and managed to squeeze in a lot of exploring, hundreds of photos and even celebrated Moss‘s birthday!
Large cave at the entrance to Bonifacio marina
A view of the marina from Genoa Gate
Looking up at the Stronghold of the Standard from our dock
The waterfront of Bonifacio marina
Looking back at the walls of Bonifacio
View looking down Rastello Way, towards the Marina
One of many beautiful streets
Roy d’Aragon Stairway, Bonifacio
While in Bonifacio we highly recommend walking the Roy d’Aragon Stairway (King of Aragon’s Stairway). While it may look steep and daunting, it only costs a couple of euro and surviving the walk back up the 187 steps is truly rewarding.
Legend says that the steps were sculpted into the cliff by soldiers overnight during the siege in 1420, but apparently the real story is that the walkway was used to reach drinking water.
Bonifacio Roy d’Aragon Stairway
Bonifacio Marine cemetery
Bonifacio St Antoine Canons
Patrol Path walk which is located above the large cave
Walking down the Departure of Patrol Path Walk
View from the Departure of Patrol Path walk
Bonifacio from a distance
The light house – 1 hours walk from Bonifacio marina