We are staying in Santa Teresa di Gallura as part of our Sardinia trip and want to do a day trip across to Bonifacio in Corsica, on 23 or 24 May. It looks to be about 80 euro return for two people (seemed a lot until I broke it down), would we have to prebook or just go down to the port and buy a ticket?

Also, would Sunday or Monday be better, when would shops and restaurants be more likely to be open?

Thanks for any help.
Kay

There are two companies (www.saremar.it and www.moby.it) and the ships carry 300 to 400 passengers, so I doubt whether the ships will be full. Saremar may be cheaper than Moby.
That weekend is Whitsun, and the Monday is a public holiday in France but not in Italy. Bonifacio is a tourist resort and the restaurants will certainly be open; I'm not sure what shops are there. My last visit was in winter when nearly everything was shut.

Thanks Geoff, I was hoping you would answer as you are very knowledgeable. It sounds like Sunday might be better, I didn't realise about the public holiday in France. I've seen some spectacular photos of Bonifacio so that's really the main reason for going - for views and scenery - but it's nicer if everything is open and there are people about.

Thanks again.
Kay

Yuu'll arrive in the port which is below the old town, make sure you take in the old town too, very much worth a visit. There are also boat trips to groto's, well worth it.

Thanks for the info, we have been and come back. It was a fantastic day trip, brilliant views and great weather. Would highly recommend it. Bonifacio is so picturesque and the marina smells of money! We saw a massive yacht in the harbour, just dwarfed everything else. Will have to make time to do a trip report.

Kay