Strait of Bonifacio

The Strait of Bonifacio separates Corsica from Sardinia, joining the Tyrrhenian Sea to the western Mediterranean. At its narrowest the islands stand only eleven kilometres apart. Rocks and small islands crowd the passage: the Lavezzi Islands lie to the north, while the Maddalena archipelago lies to the south. Strong winds and currents add to the danger of its reefs. Above the northern shore, the fortified town of Bonifacio stands on its limestone cliffs facing Sardinia.