Bonifacio, Limestone citadel in southern Corsica, France
The fortified town of Bonifacio extends along a narrow limestone peninsula rising 70 meters above the Mediterranean Sea at Corsica's southern edge.
Boniface II of Tuscany established this strategic fortress in 828 to protect against North African naval raids through the Mediterranean waters.
The local population maintains its Genoese traditions and dialect, distinguishing itself from other Corsican communities through specific customs and languages.
Visitors reach the upper medieval district from the marina through a network of staircases or by taking the small tourist train service.
The King of Aragon Staircase descends 187 steps through the white limestone cliffs, connecting the upper town directly to the Mediterranean waters.
Location: canton of Bonifacio
Location: Corse-du-Sud
Location: arrondissement of Sartène
Elevation above the sea: 93 m
Shares border with: Figari, Porto-Vecchio, Sotta
Address: Bonifacio, France 20169 Bonifacio
Phone: +33495730015
Website: https://bonifacio-mairie.fr
GPS coordinates: 41.38806,9.16056
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
King of Aragon staircase
463 m
Citadel of Bonifacio
97 m
Strait of Bonifacio natural reserve
3.6 km
Golf de Sperone
4.8 km
Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio
167 m
Phare de la Madonetta
1.3 km
Plage de la Tonnara
6.3 km
Phare Pertusato
3 km
Figari Reservoir
8.8 km
Gouvernail de la Corse
1 km
Église Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio
425 m
Monument de la Légion Etrangère
342 m
Phare des Îles Lavezzi
10.2 km
Réserve naturelle des Tre Padule de Suartone
11 km
Couvent Saint-François de Bonifacio
884 m
Araguina-Sennola
628 m
Torra di Sant' Amanza
8.4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Réparata, Bonifacio
2.9 km
Plage du Fazzio
2 km
Chapelle San Agostino de Chera
12.8 km
Stagnolo
5.7 km
Cara Longu
6.3 km
Scenic viewpoint
199 m
La Caverne D'Ali Bonbon
174 m
Beaches Sant'Amanza
6.7 km
Scenic viewpoint
3.1 km
Grotte de Saint Antoine
2.8 km
Rondinara Beach
12.6 kmReviews
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