The beautiful days are coming, and for many people, the call of the sea is felt as soon as the first rays of the sun point the tip of their nose! Some wait patiently for the temperatures to be higher to practice sports in white water or at sea. And for others, the irremediable desire to embark and sail towards dream panoramas animates them. If this is your case, you need to organize a sailing cruise urgently!
To give you great travel ideas, we have selected for you 3 destinations to discover by sail among the most beautiful in France . With or without a skipper, you can choose to rent a sailboat to make your dream cruise in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Atlantic Ocean ! It is in the splendor of the French islands that we take you on a sailing adventure that you will not soon forget... Ready to travel on the waves?
The most beautiful way to observe the recognized beauty of the coasts of the Island of Beauty is to sail along them aboard a boat. And what better than tolet yourself be carried away , according to the winds, to appreciate every second of it? If you have the opportunity and the privilege, we advise you to do the whole tour of Corsica by boat . Absolutely, all the way! Contrary to what you may hear, the East Coast is also worth a look!
In just 2 weeks , departing from the 3 main ports on the island , you have the opportunity to see everything and clearly take the eyes. On the West Coast, going up from Cargèse to the Scandola Nature Reserve , passing by the spectacular calanche de Piana , the view will be fabulous. You can then admire the Lighthouse of La Revellata and its superb beaches. Going up to Rousse Island , do not miss Ile de la Pietra and its splendid cove of pebbles. The port of Saint-Florent will charm you, that's undeniable!
In the south, starting from Ajaccio, head towards the Gulf of Valinco bordered by beaches, each more beautiful than the other. Finally, head to the Anse de Roccapina dominated by its famous granite lion and continue to the cliffs of Bonifacio . You can end this sailing cruise in style with a short excursion to the Lavezzi Islands !
In the Var department, off the town of Hyères to which they are attached, are what are called "the Golden Islands » , a real little paradise bathed in the Mediterranean . It is an archipelago that consists of 3 islands and 2 islets. In the trio, the largest island is Porquerolles, followed by Port-Cros and the island of Levant. These are wild coasts that await you in crystalline turquoise water , suitable for swimming and water activities.
Over a few days, a week maximum, you can visit the Golden Islands by sail . If you decide to go to Porquerolles, be aware that the island has several anchorage areas. Which is ideal because it is difficult to be able to moor at the port, especially in the height of the summer season... In this case, renting a boat remains the best option because the port is taken by storm. You will therefore have every interest in finding a pleasant and sunny little spot to enjoy the clear waters. The island has also been recognized for the beauty and protection of its coastline, and Notre-Dame beach has even already received the title of "most beautiful beach in Europe" in 2015!
After having toured Porquerolles, head for Port-Cros, to appreciate this jewel of Hyères where marine and terrestrial fauna and flora are extremely protected to ensure their preservation. The islets of Bagaud will welcome you just before arriving in Port-Cros, but be careful you will not be able to dock there and the anchorage is very regulated. In the distance you can observe the coasts of Levant Island.
Discover part of the French Atlantic coast sailing in the islands of Brittany which have absolutely nothing to envy either the Côte d'Azur or the tropics! In particular, we suggest you travel aboard a sailboat to the islands of the Gulf of Morbihan, in the south of the Breton region, and the Glénan archipelago in Finistère. Do not hesitate to accompany you with a real Breton sailor to know everything about the surroundings 😉
Departing from the bay of Quiberon, you will sail towards the creeks both wild and paradisiacal on the island of Houat and the island of Hœdic . These are the little jewels of the Morbihan coast and their beaches with cool, clear waters will not fail to seduce you. Trearc’h Er Goured is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in Brittany and offers water so clear that you only dream of one thing:diving in!
After enjoying the preserved beauty of the area, raise the sails to Concarneau where you can make a short stopover and then go visit the Glénan Islands where 7 islets are bathed in a setting worthy of the Caribbean ! The sailboat cruise is the most suitable solution for spending a whole weekend in the Glénans because there is no accommodation available on site, unlike restaurants and water activities. Among the most famous islands, do not miss Saint-Nicolas , or even Guiriden which is only accessible by sea 🙂
