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Bonifacio

Corsica measures only 133 miles long and fifty miles wide. But its terrain varies greatly, with mountains and plains fighting each other for space, giving you the impression that the island is much larger. The Greeks called the island Kalliste, which means most beautiful. Corsica's advantageous geographic location has caused republics to battle over the small island for centuries. Located just one hundred miles south of France and fifty miles west of Italy, Corsica has seen its share of rulers over the years. The island was ruled by the city-states of Genoa and Pisa, before the French gained control. Corsica's language, an complex mix of French, Italian, and Latin, reflects these changes.

Bonifacio is on the southern tip of Corsica, less than ten miles from Sardinia, which is an Italian territory. Sardinia remained the property of Genoa longer than the rest of the island, and as a result, there is more of a Genovese feeling here than elsewhere on Corsica, including the language, which more closely resembles Italian than French, or even Corsican.

The stunning views from Bonifacio are alone worth the trip to Corsica. On clear days you can watch the water breaking against the Sardinian coastline, and the beaches with their crystal clear turquoise water are the perfect place to lie back, relax, forget your cares and enjoy yourself.