Bonifacio

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The best time to visit Bonifacio is usually from June to the end of August when temperatures sit comfortably between 20 and 30 degrees and there is very little chance of rain. Those packing their bags for a holiday in the spring and autumn months will likely fly into a pleasant climate (albeit with the small possibility of rain) perfect for hiking, diving, walking or sports. During the low season there are fewer tourists and much lower prices than those of the high season.

Unfortunately there is no consistent bus service to get around Bonifacio. Most visitors rent a car or get around by taxi. A local company called Eurocorse offers bus connections to Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio and Figari Airport as well as train lines to Bastia and Corte amongst others. Other companies such as the Rossi Transport Company also have links with the airport and operate through the winter months but a direct service from Figari Airport is not always available. The Bonifacio bus station is beside the port next to the Petit Train, which is incidentally a nice little tourist train that trundles through the cobbled streets, allowing visitors to experience Bonifacio at a leisurely pace.

During the summer months there are multiple boat trips leaving daily from Bonifacio to the islands surrounding Corsica. Just an hour south of Bonifacio lies the charming town of Santa Teresa in Sardinia. During other seasons they don't operate as often so it's essential to check schedules and weather conditions to ensure a successful trip. There are several other voyages that seafaring tourists can embark upon from the port of Bonifacio. Perhaps the most popular option for a short trip is to the uninhabited caves and cliffs of the Lavezzi Islands which are just a stone's throw away.

Country code: +33 Area code: 495

The whole of Corsica and mainland France use 230V and 50Hz. The two plug types in the country are C and E, which are suitable for all European devices except those from the UK and Ireland.