Nestled between Corsica and Sardinia, the Lavezzi Islands form one of the best-preserved archipelagos in the Mediterranean. Accessible only by sea, this gem is well worth the trip on its own.
Corsica Yacht Charter offers a selection of boat rentals to help you explore this exceptional archipelago, departing from ports in Southern Corsica.
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The Lavezzi Islands have no port, no roads, and no permanent human presence. It is precisely this tranquility that makes them so precious.
As part of the Bonifacio Strait Nature Reserve, they are home to a wealth of marine and terrestrial biodiversity that has been preserved through decades of conservation efforts.
Corsica Yacht Charter organizes your sailing trip in Corsica to this archipelago, departing from Bonifacio or Porto-Vecchio, so you can explore this protected area under the best possible conditions.
The waters around the Lavezzi archipelago present their own challenges. Rocky seabeds, strong currents in the strait, and restricted anchorage areas require boats to be in top condition. This is the standard that Santarelli Marine applies to every vessel in our fleet, season after season.
From yachts capable of anchoring comfortably in the currents of the estuaries to RIBs agile enough to navigate as close as possible to the granite rocks, each boat is selected for its ability to navigate in this beautiful environment.
The Lavezzi Archipelago is perfect for exploring every nook and cranny, cove by cove.
This is exactly what our RIBs and open boats offer; their light weight and maneuverability allow access to areas that larger boats cannot reach.
These boats are particularly popular with those who prefer to plan their day as they go, without a set itinerary.
A passage between two rocks, a deserted cove visible from the open sea, a seabed that invites you to drop anchor: navigating the Lavezzi Islands in a RIB is all about going with the flow.
Depending on your skill level and the model you choose, you can take the helm or rely on one of our skippers, whose knowledge of the archipelago ensures access to the most beautiful sites, always in compliance with the reserve’s regulations.
Spending a night at anchor in the Lavezzi Islands, lulled by the lapping waves and surrounded by the silence of the nature reserve, is an experience we highly recommend.
From the deck of our yachts, you can experience the archipelago in all its glory, free from time constraints or logistical worries.
An experienced captain and crew navigate the currents of the strait and the intricacies of the authorized anchorage areas, while you enjoy the exceptionally clear waters.
On board, every detail has been carefully designed for comfort: stabilizers, spacious accommodations, and recreational equipment tailored to this sheltered marine environment, including masks and snorkels for exploring the seabed, paddleboards for gliding along the archipelago’s granite shores, and fast tenders for landing on the most secluded beaches.
The Bonifacio Strait Nature Reserve has its own rules, designated anchorage areas, and restricted visiting periods that must be observed.
This is knowledge gained through hands-on experience over the course of the seasons, and our teams have long since incorporated it into their daily work.
Corsica Yacht Charter draws on the expertise of Santarelli Marine, a shipyard established in Corsica since 1959. It is thanks to these decades of experience along the southern coast that we are able to guide our clients through highly regulated areas such as the Lavezzi Islands with the calm and precision that such a setting demands.
A visit to the Lavezzi Islands requires careful planning. We handle all the logistics so that your day in the archipelago begins the moment you step onto the deck.
The Lavezzi Islands are the kind of place you discover for the first time and then find yourself returning to every year. Their wind-smoothed granite, pristine white-sand beaches, and waters that shift in hue with the light create a majestic landscape that the nature reserve has managed to keep intact.
Beneath the surface, the archipelago’s seabed is among the richest in the western Mediterranean. Posidonia, groupers, and lobsters thrive in these waters, which have been protected for decades, offering divers and snorkelers sights well worth the trip.
Beyond the archipelago itself, the Lavezzi Islands’ location makes them a natural gateway between two worlds. To the north lie Bonifacio and its cliffs. To the south lie Sardinia and La Maddalena. Between them lies a strait that sailors have been crossing since ancient times and which, despite the passage of centuries, retains a certain uniqueness.