Bonifacio - Porto Vecchio

General

Pretty easy stage (if no wind!). On this stage, you are driving frequently through old forest areas, which burned down. If the sun is burning heavily, you would be very happy if there would still be some trees...
Forest fires are still a big problem in Corsica. Thousands of hectares of forest is getting destroyed every year. The reason for this is carelessness but also arson ism for getting forest free areas for sheep or for construction.
The dry vegetation is starting to burn very easily. Therefore, it's also a duty for each traveler to pay attention and especially not to throw any smoking stuff, glass or cans (and garbage in general) away into the green.
A very simply campsite is situated just outside of Bonifacio on the left side of the street. However, is also pretty noisy because of the nearby street. A stroll through Bonifacio, especially in the evening, is a must.
Another small campsite is just outside of Porto Vecchio in direction north near a roundabout. Also situated there is a bigger grocery store.
During fall, a lot of campsites are closed. Check before traveling!

Distance
Around 27km

Type
A bit hilly

Additional Information
Bonifacio: Through 60m high rock walls and a very narrow entry are the boats in the harbor of Bonifacio well protected against enemies (earlier times) and winds (also today). Just behind the quai are the high walls of an ancient ford rising into the sky. They are protecting the old city from the mainland side. On the seaside, the houses are built so closely to the edge that it looks like the next storm is throwing them into the sea. During the centuries, the Genoese fort had to endure several attacks.
Bonifacio is not a cheap place to be. However, a walk through the city is a nice experience, especially because the great view out to the sea which you can get at a lot of places.

Porto Vecchio: The fort of Porto Vecchio got constructed around 1539. Well protected in a deep cove lies the harbor. Above it, the small city with its nice Piazza. Well known is Porto Vecchio for its beautiful and long beaches.
You can find them from Pinarellu in the North down to Punta di Rondinara and the cove of Sta. Manza. Small islands in front of them are popular places to visit.