Walkinga first step towards soft mobility

Bonifacio on foot

It’s almost easy to forget, but walking is undoubtedly the best way to discover a region, no matter how remote. Good for your health, adaptable to your own pace, there are no contraindications to this physical and ecological activity. Follow us step by step in this guide to walking in Bonifacio.

Walking on the Marina

From the North Quay to the ferry terminal

While the Bonifacio Narrows are best explored by sea, we also recommend you take a stroll around the U-shaped Marina de Bonifacio, the fishermen’s house, an authentic place where, on certain days of the week, you can buy local fish from the ferry terminal opposite. This will take you to Sardinia in just over an hour by boat. In between, the harbour master’s office, marina, restaurants and boutiques will undoubtedly draw you in for a well-deserved rest and shopping spree.

Reaching the Upper Town

All staircases lead to the citadel

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to getting to the citadel on foot. The Rastello ascent at the foot of St. Erasmus church is undoubtedly the best-known. It leads to the viewpoint known as Grain de sable or Diu Grossu. This breathtaking view of the citadel and Campu Rumanilu will allow you to catch your breath before continuing up to the Porte de Gênes and the entrance to the Bastion de l’Etendard. But the citadel can also be reached from the Marina via another staircase at the end of the harbor on Quai Banda del Ferro. This will take you to the Porte de France and the citadel’s tourist information office in Via Fred Scamaroni. Don’t panic, here there are several landings to allow you to breathe and admire the superb boats moored at your feet.

Citadelle Marina Habitations Vue Aerienne Bonifacio

Bonifacio citadel

Vue Aerienne Port Citadelle Goulet Bonifacio

Bonifacio Marina

Climb the medieval ladder

Bonifacio's byways

Finally, you can pick up one of the walkways above the ferry terminal via the PS4 parking lot. A covered staircase allowing you to project yourself back into the city’s medieval history, once you’ve climbed the first section you’ll have a choice: take the stairs back to rue Fred Scamaroni, or extend the experience with the second section (at the bottom of the P3 parking lot), which will take you to the Hotel Genovese opposite the Halle de l’Arsenal. From there, your feet can continue to carry you from the St-François battery (west) to the Pertusato lighthouse (east), via the medieval citadel and its narrow streets. Enjoy your walk!