THE HOTEL: Situated at the extreme south of Corsica, the Hôtel Santateresa***" occupies an exceptional situation in the Genoese town of Bonifacio.
On the tip of the peninsula, this haven of peace overhanging the cliff has a superb view of Sardinia.
WE LIKE: Breakfast served in the veranda with a sea-view
THE TOWN / VILLAGE: Bonifacio has an exceptional situation at the southernmost tip of the island overlooking the superb seascape of the "bouches".
Of both limestone and granite, the cliffs form a huge natural façade facing the Lavezzi and Cerbicales islands, famous for their exceptional sea-life.
Bonifacio stretches over 70 km of coast-line and boasts many beaches with crystal-clear water, such as at Rondinara, Balistra and the Gulfs of Santa Manza, Canetto and Petit Sperone.
TO SEE: The church of St Erasmus in the port, the chapel and the view-point of St Roch, the Genoa gate, the 13th century church of St Marie Majeure, the Loggia, the forum of Bonifacio opposite the church of St Marie Majeure; the churches of St John the Baptist, the Holy Cross (Ste Croix), St Dominique; the monastery of St François and its sailors' cemetery.
TO DO:: the surprising tour of the caves: the best way to see the beauty of the citadel is to take a short boat-trip from the harbour entrance.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES: motor / sailing boats, cinema, discotheque, horse-riding, rock-climbing, funboard, golf, walks, bowls or pétanque, swimming-pool, hiking, water-skiing, tennis, mountain-biking...
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GOOD TIP: Organise your stay as you wish: with or without a car, with your partner, family or friends. There are 3 versions of this offer: 3 days / 2 nights, 4 days / 3 nights, 6 days / 7 nights and more.