SAINT FLORENT:
THE CITADEL
AND THE GULF

Saint Florent, also known as Corsicaโ€™s Saint-Tropez, is a gem set in an enchanting gulf west of Cap Corse, in the northern part of Corsica. This beloved yachting destination is renowned for its lively nightlife.

SOME LUXURY YACHTS FOR CHARTER IN THIS AREA

SAMURAI Yacht for charter
SAMURAI

SAMURAI

12 6 15
Alia Yachts 60.3mt (Built 2016)
SILVER WAVE Yacht for charter
SILVER WAVE

SILVER WAVE

10 5 8
Palmer & Johnson 45.72mt (Built 2009/Refit 2017)
LIONESS V Yacht for charter
LIONESS V

LIONESS V

12 6 19
Benetti 63.5mt (Built 2006/Refit 2017)
VERTIGE Yacht for charter
VERTIGE

VERTIGE

12 6 9
Tankoa Yachts 50mt (Built 2017)
CAPRI I Yacht for charter
CAPRI I

CAPRI I

12 6 15
Lurssen 58.6mt (Built 2003/Refit 2018)
THE WELLESLEY Yacht for charter
THE WELLESLEY

THE WELLESLEY

12 6 12
Oceanco 56.2mt (Built 1993/Refit 2016)

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Saint Florent, known as the โ€œlittle Saint-Tropezโ€ for its lively and elegant ambience, is a picturesque seaside resort boasting a not-to-be-missed old town during a charter cruise in northern Corsica. Today Saint Florent is an exclusive meeting point of cruisers and bon vivant featuring squares bedecked with oleanders and low houses painted in light colors.

After a walk in the Genoese Citadel, visit the Cathรฉdrale du Nebbio, presenting a Romanesque faรงade adorned with sculptures of serpents and beasts, or the old Mortella Tower, built by Andrea Doria to protect the coast. And it is almost sunset; spend it sipping an aperitif at Bara Vin Le Mathurin before staying out until the early hours at La Vista, one of the Saint Florentโ€™s busiest clubs.

Corsica on a charter: Saint Florent’s beaches

The Gulf of Saint Florent has large and comfortable sands, like the charming Lotus beach in the desert of Agriate (and the nearby Saleccia), boasting 400 meters of white sand backed by Mediterranean vegetation and transparent waters that can be accessed easily byย charter, with which to explore Corsicaโ€™s lovely northern shores. Roya, near the marina, is a long strip of sand that is perfect for practicing all kinds of sports, from trekking to diving and boat trips.

Saint Florent is not unlike the French Riviera and a not-to-be-missed destination of a Corsica luxury charter.

Saint Florent, known as the โ€œlittle Saint-Tropezโ€ for its lively and elegant ambience, is a picturesque seaside resort boasting a not-to-be-missed old town during a charter cruise in northern Corsica. Today Saint Florent is an exclusive meeting point of cruisers and bon vivant featuring squares bedecked with oleanders and low houses painted in light colors.

After a walk in the Genoese Citadel, visit the Cathรฉdrale du Nebbio, presenting a Romanesque faรงade adorned with sculptures of serpents and beasts, or the old Mortella Tower, built by Andrea Doria to protect the coast. And it is almost sunset; spend it sipping an aperitif at Bara Vin Le Mathurin before staying out until the early hours at La Vista, one of the Saint Florentโ€™s busiest clubs.

Corsica on a charter: Saint Florent’s beaches

The Gulf of Saint Florent has large and comfortable sands, like the charming Lotus beach in the desert of Agriate (and the nearby Saleccia), boasting 400 meters of white sand backed by Mediterranean vegetation and transparent waters that can be accessed easily byย charter, with which to explore Corsicaโ€™s lovely northern shores. Roya, near the marina, is a long strip of sand that is perfect for practicing all kinds of sports, from trekking to diving and boat trips.

Saint Florent is not unlike the French Riviera and a not-to-be-missed destination of a Corsica luxury charter.

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F.A.Q.

Both beaches sit within the Dรฉsert des Agriates nature reserve and have no road access, reachable only by boat (around 15โ€“20 minutes by tender or shuttle) or a long coastal walk. A private yacht is one of the few comfortable ways to visit both in a single day.

Both carry the nickname, but Saint-Florent is the smaller, quieter version, a fishing port turned chic resort, with a marina that sits directly beneath the citadel rather than a larger resort sprawl. It suits guests wanting an upscale but low-key evening rather than a livelier scene.

Yes, Saint-Florent sits at one end of the Patrimonio AOC, Corsica’s oldest wine appellation, with around 30 family-run estates within a short drive. It’s one of the easiest ports on the island to combine a marina evening with an afternoon vineyard visit.

The 15th-century citadel becomes a seasonal exhibition and events space in summer, adding an evening cultural option within walking distance of the marina, a contrast to ports where the citadel is purely a daytime viewpoint.

Bastia-Poretta Airport is roughly 45 minutes by road, making it the practical option for guest changeovers, closer than Calvi for itineraries that include Cap Corse or the northeast coast.

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