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Bonifacio by M.C. Escher

Bonifacio vieille ville 11 Oct 2017 Bonifacio vieille ville 11 Oct 2017 Bonifacio, Corsica --

Today we explored the old town of Bonifacio. The town is precariously perched about 70m above the sea on a long peninsula. On one side of the peninsula are ocean-eroded white cliffs, on the other side is a long thin harbour. The harbour, as one might expect, is full of yachts and catamarans and tour boats, with the occasional Moby ferry which sails between here and Sardinia. And of course the harbour is bordered by a well-maintained boardwalk fronting hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Life is good in Bonifacio.

Like every other town we've visited in Corsica, Bonifacio is well-maintained, spotlessly clean, and good looking. Since it is fall some shops and hotels are starting to close for the season.

Paul on Bonifacio harbour

Typical narrow street

Marine Cemetary

The Marine Cemetery (Cimetiere Marin) is on the end of the promontory on which the Old Town is built. It features ornate mausoleums and tombs as well as views of the surrounding coastline.

Marine Cemetary

The Marine Cemetery (Cimetiere Marin) is on the end of the promontory on which the Old Town is built. It features ornate mausoleums and tombs as well as views of the surrounding coastline.

Marine Cemetary

The Marine Cemetery (Cimetiere Marin) is on the end of the promontory on which the Old Town is built. It features ornate mausoleums and tombs as well as views of the surrounding coastline.

Marine cemetary

Walking down to Bonifacio's beach from the old town

Harbour entrance

That's Sardinia in the distance

Water's edge at foot of the old town

Bonifacio at night

Harbour at night

A view of the harbour looking towards the citadel. The citadel is lit up in purple—a popular colour in Corsica—and has a rotating sequence of patterns shined on it.

Harbour at night

A view of the harbour looking towards the citadel. The citadel is lit up in purple—a popular colour in Corsica—and has a rotating sequence of patterns shined on it.

Harbour at night

A view of the harbour looking towards the citadel. The citadel is lit up in purple—a popular colour in Corsica—and has a rotating sequence of patterns shined on it.

Hike to the lighthouse

Bonifacio by M.C. Escher