Grotte de Saint Antoine, Cave and beach in Bonifacio, France
Located along the limestone cliffs of Bonifacio, this double cave system extends into the Mediterranean Sea with natural stone formations and clear water pools.
The cave received its name from Saint Anthony in the 13th century when local fishermen used it as a shelter during storms at sea.
Local residents maintain ancient traditions of organizing small concerts inside the cave during summer solstice due to its natural acoustic properties.
Visitors can reach the cave through a marked coastal path from Bonifacio marina, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete on foot.
The cave contains a natural freshwater spring that creates a distinct separation between salt and fresh water, forming unusual light patterns.
Location: Bonifacio
Address: 20169 Bonifacio, France 20169 Bonifacio
GPS coordinates: 41.36731,9.18021
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:22
Corsica is a Mediterranean island with a varied landscape that ranges from rocky coastlines to white sand beaches, mountain lakes, and deep canyons. The island combines water in many forms: quiet coves with clear seas, mountain streams flowing through granite rock, and lagoons at sheltered coastal sections. These locations show the geological history of the island, with rock formations shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. Along the coast stand old watchtowers from the time when the island needed protection from attacks by sea, while inland prehistoric sites give evidence of early settlers.From the black pebble beaches on the northern coast to the long sandy beaches in the south, the island offers a range of landscapes. Some beaches lie in remote coves accessible only on foot or by boat, others are found at river mouths where fresh water meets the sea. In the mountains there are waterfalls and clear alpine lakes at elevations over 6000 feet (1800 meters). Roads through the canyons follow river courses and connect the coast to the interior, passing through narrow valleys between steep rock walls.
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Citadel of Bonifacio
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Golf de Sperone
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Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure de Bonifacio
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Phare Pertusato
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Gouvernail de la Corse
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Église Saint-Jacques de Bonifacio
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