Arcipelago della Maddalena, Bocche di Bonifacio

A great choice of cruising area at the best time of year.Long days,not too busy and water temperature about 20 degrees
Meteo best from Meteo France (Corse) on the web or VHF (I think channel 79 at about 7.30,12.30 and 19.30 every day.) I also use Wind Guru/ Porto Pollo on the web.
Harbours/anchorages-I assume you will call in Elba or Corsica on the way south.We like Portofererraio(Elba), P,Vecchio and Rondinara(Corse) if coming down the east side.
Crossing the Bocche di Bonifacia try to pick a good forecast as wind and sea can really increase as you clear Corsica.
Maddalena Islands are very beautiful and there are many anchorages with good shelter depending on wind direction.Always check if a Mistral is blowing in Golf de Lyon as you will get strong or Very strong W/NW in the islands within a day or so and it may blow for a few days.Most of the area is a national park and some anchorages have excellent mooring buoys ,payment is collected by park officials by small boat.(expect to pay about 20 euros per night).Amongst our favourites are Porto Palma and Stagnali on Caprera,Cala Lunga on Razzoli,Porto Pozzo and Golfo Arzechena on Sardinia.
Harbours include Bonifacio(Corse) with its amazing entrance ,La Maddalena old harbour (our favourite and a great place to shelter in mistral)),Palau(usually very busy),Porto Cervo (expensive but worth one night to view the amazing boats).This is just a few places you could visit but there are many ,many others within a day sail.Have a great time-if you see Gulliver of Man (301)please give us a shout.
David