The Bonefacio Straits is a windy area. Where everywhere else is Force 2 or 3 you can guarantee Force 5 or 6 in the Straits, particularly in the afternoon. The trick is to sail early, particularly when heading West into the prevailing winds. I was early and enjoyed a trouble free passage and a good sail. However I have to say that the weather had settled down; in a Mistrale (NW wind) the Straits can become particularly stormy. However, unlike a lot of places in the Med, here you can guarantee a sailing wind every day.
The rock structures around Bonefacio of striated limestone are wonderfully artistic and it is a particularly interesting area to sail. Bonefacio itself is a wonderful city. Whilst Bonefacio was a Roman port, the old walled city is mostly Genoese and again looks more Italian than French.
The approach to Bonefacio give you a first indication of a marvel of nature. The limestone under the city has been totally undercut and elements of the city hang precariously over the sea. There is a cafe on the outermost edge of this overhang which is a must both for the view and to be a member of the most risky coffee club.
Above the marina, in the main port with typically french cafes and restaruants all around. The Old City towers above and is a magnificent backdrop.
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