Bonifacio to Santa Teresa Gallura Ferry

The Strait of Bonifacio

The Strait of Bonifacio is one of the most spectacular stretches of water in the Mediterranean — a narrow channel barely 12 kilometres wide between Corsica's southernmost tip and the northern coast of Sardinia. Ferries from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa Gallura make this crossing in around 50 minutes, giving an extraordinary close-up view of the white limestone cliffs and the Lavezzi archipelago nature reserve. The route is operated by Moby and Corsica Ferries, both familiar names on Corsican and Sardinian routes.

Bonifacio: the departure point

Bonifacio itself is one of the most dramatically sited towns in France — a citadel of pale limestone perched on cliffs above a deep natural harbour inlet. The ferry port sits below the cliff-top old town, at the end of the long fjord-like inlet. Allow time before departure to walk up to the Haute Ville for the views over the Strait.

Arriving in Sardinia

Santa Teresa Gallura is a relaxed resort town at the northern tip of Sardinia, with good beaches and easy connections south by car. It serves as the natural gateway to the Costa Smeralda and Gallura. From Santa Teresa the road south leads quickly to Olbia (with its airport and ferry connections to the Italian mainland) and onwards across the island.

Planning the crossing

This is primarily a summer route, with the most frequent departures concentrated in July and August. Off-season service can be limited to one or two sailings per day, or suspended entirely in the depths of winter — always check current timetables before making plans. In peak summer the crossing is very popular with travellers island-hopping between Corsica and Sardinia, so booking ahead is advisable.