Anchorages in Corsica – Recreational Boating in Rondinara
Rondinara Bay is one of the most photographed places in Corsica; with its almost perfectly round inlet and crystal-clear waters, it looks just like a postcard.
The bay is located along the southeastern coast of Corsica, halfway between Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio (about 15 miles from both ports).
Upon entering, be careful of the rocks that form the extensions of the peninsulas enclosing the bay on both the southern and northern sides.
Rondinara isa large anchorage that can accommodate numerous boats at anchor, although the anchorage area has recently been significantly reduced. When dropping anchor, you must stay within the boundaries marked by the floating buoys that delineate the areas reserved for swimmers and beach activities in both the southern and northern parts of the cove.
Rondinara Bay offers excellent shelter from all winds except those from the east; in that case , the most protected anchorage is in the northern part of the cove. The seabed is sandy and provides good holding; the depth is about 4–5 meters.
Because of its beauty and its shape, which makes it ideal for anchorages, Rondinara Bay is often very crowded during the summer season. The beach, which is accessible from land and features a large campground, is also very popular during the summer. Especially during the off-season, however, it’s still possible to spot cows making their way down to the sea and grazing freely on the sand, and to enjoy the wonderful scenery of this bay with its white sand and crystal-clear sea.
There are no dedicated recreational boating facilities in Rondinara, but onshore, visitors can take advantage of the various services available to tourists. The beach is easily accessible via a long, convenient pier located right in the middle of the cove, which can be reached by tender. Once ashore, there is a recycling station for waste, a bar/restaurant with restrooms; the nearby campground has a convenience store where you can stock up on provisions. A short distance from the beach is a small inhabited hamlet, accessible by car; Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio are also within easy reach by land.
