King of Aragon staircase

The King of Aragon staircase features 187 steps carved directly into the white limestone cliff face, descending at a 45-degree angle toward the Mediterranean Sea.

Originally constructed by Franciscan monks over an extended period, the staircase gained its name from the 1420 siege of Bonifacio by Alfonso V of Aragon.

The stairs, protected as a French Historical Monument since 1994, connect the upper city of Bonifacio to a natural freshwater source in the Saint-Barthelemy cave.

Visitors must wear flat closed shoes to climb the narrow steps, which range from 80 centimeters to 2 meters in width and 28 centimeters in height.

The staircase appears as a dark diagonal line carved into the bright limestone cliff when viewed from boats in the Strait of Bonifacio.

Location: Bonifacio

Made from material: limestone

Address: 7 Pl. Carrega, 20169 Bonifacio, France 20169 Bonifacio

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30

Phone: +33495731188

Website: https://bonifacio.fr/lescalier-du-roy-daragon.html

GPS coordinates: 41.38620,9.15559

Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26