Cavallo (island)

Island Small private island in the southern Corsican archipelago

A small French island off southern Corsica near Bonifacio, Cavallo draws day‑trippers and boaters for sandy coves, short walks and sheltered anchorages for private yachts.

Cavallo is a small island off the southern coast of Corsica, France, located in the Strait of Bonifacio. It is a privately owned island known for its low-rise development and coastal character.

The island offers sheltered bays, rocky and sandy shorelines, and a small settlement with private residences and tourist accommodations. Its scale is small enough that visitors typically explore on foot or by short local roads.

Cavallo has long been a sparsely populated island with periodic development for residences and tourism. Ownership and use have leaned toward private and small-scale hospitality rather than large public infrastructure.

The island lies off southern Corsica in the Strait of Bonifacio, between Corsica and Sardinia, and is administratively part of France’s territorial divisions for Corsica.

Location note: Located in the Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica and Sardinia, the island is one of the southernmost inhabited parts of metropolitan France.
Access: Access is by private boat or charter; there are no major public transport routes to the island.

How to Get to Cavallo (island) #

Most visitors approach Cavallo by boat from Bonifacio on Corsica (roughly 20-30 minutes by private motorboat depending on conditions). Public or charter boat services operate in the high season.

Tips for Visiting Cavallo (island) #

Hire a small boat from Bonifacio to make a day trip; landing is regulated and sometimes limited to private moorings.
Pack lunch: there are no services on the island beyond a few seasonal beach gatherings.
Respect protected areas - parts of Cavallo are private and conservation zones protect seabird colonies.