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Boat Rental in Macinaggio: The Wild Tip of Cap Corse
Barcaggio, the Finocchiarola nature reserve, the Giraglia lighthouse: at the very tip of Cap Corse, Macinaggio opens onto Corsica's wildest coastline, far from the busy gulfs of the south.
By Clément Lacaille, editor of Boat-Comparator · updated
Past Erbalunga and Sisco, the Cap Corse road climbs and drops all the way to its northern tip: Macinaggio, a small marina that remains the best base for exploring this still-unspoilt coastline, far from the island's busier southern gulfs.
Macinaggio, gateway to the Cap
The harbour, one of the largest on Corsica's east coast, is a natural starting point for the far tip of the Cap: a few miles is all it takes to reach the coves and Genoese watchtowers that punctuate this still-rural shoreline.
Barcaggio and the Finocchiarola islands
North of Macinaggio, the sandy beach of Barcaggio leads to the Finocchiarola islands, a three-islet nature reserve: landing is forbidden, but boats can cruise past to watch the seabirds that nest there, including the Mediterranean shag.
The Giraglia lighthouse
Further on, at the very tip of the Cap, the islet of la Giraglia carries a lighthouse marking the boundary between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the western Mediterranean — a symbolic landmark many sailors tick off their route without ever landing.
An exposed coastline
Cap Corse takes the full force of north-westerly winds and libeccio blows: unlike the sheltered gulfs of the south, it offers few fallback anchorages. Our guide to Mediterranean winds helps pick the right weather window, and a RIB remains the safest choice for a quick return if conditions turn.
Budget and comparison
RIB €200–600 a day, sailboat €300–700 (€1,500–4,000 a week to push on toward Bastia or Saint-Florent). Boat-Comparator compares Boataround, SamBoat and Click&Boat on this lesser-known base, alongside our boat rental in Bastia and Cap Corse guide. To pick the right platform for your search, see also our rental platform comparison. Our starting price vs fixed price guide explains why the headline price isn't always what you end up paying.
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