Lavezzi Islands
Îles Lavezzi
A granite island archipelago nature reserve in the Strait of Bonifacio, with emerald bays for snorkeling that rival the Caribbean.
The Lavezzi Islands are a cluster of more than a dozen small granite islands within the Bonifacio Strait International Marine Park. On the main island, rounded boulders, fine white sand and clear turquoise water form several small coves that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, where you'll often spot bream and grouper. The island also holds the graves of the victims of the 1855 wreck of the warship Centaure. The boat trip from the port of Bonifacio takes about 30 minutes. Many visitors combine it with a cliff boat tour, and a round trip costs roughly €40–50. There are no shops on the islands, so bring your own water, food and shade, and note that lighting fires and collecting anything are prohibited.
Opening hours
Per boat schedule, approx. Apr–Oct
Nearby sights
- Petit Sperone Beach
- Pertusato Lighthouse & Coastal Path
- Bonifacio Cliffs & Sea Caves Boat Tour
- Bonifacio Haute Ville (Citadel)
- Église Sainte-Marie-Majeure
- Escalier du Roi d'Aragon
- Bonifacio Marine Cemetery
- Gouvernail de la Corse