Around the Sanguinaires Islands, people do three main things: a boat trip (from €36 with a stop on Mezzu Mare, from €50 at sunset), a walk at Parata Point (free, paid parking), and a swim or dive in the archipelago's waters. On top of that come kayaking and paddleboarding, climbing on the A Reta granite and the Crêtes trail hike. Prices checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Best seller: the sunset cruise, 4.8 out of 5 from 1,646 reviews.
- Cheapest: the walk at La Parata, free access.
- To walk on the island: the shuttle with a one-hour stop on Mezzu Mare.
- For active types: the Crêtes trail, climbing at A Reta, kayaking.
The activities table
| Activity | Where | Duration | Price | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle with a stop on Mezzu Mare | Tino Rossi harbour, Porticcio | half day | from €36 | boat trips |
| Sunset cruise | Ajaccio, Porticcio | 2 h 30 to 3 h | from €50 | sunset |
| Island tour with a swim | Ajaccio | 2 h | from €60 | boat trips |
| Hydrofoil with underwater bubble | Ajaccio | 2 h | from €40 | diving |
| Walk to the Parata tower | La Parata | your choice | free (paid parking) | Parata Point |
| Scent trail | La Parata | 45 min | free | Parata Point |
| Crêtes trail | Ajaccio to La Parata | 3 h to 4 h 30 | free | Crêtes trail |
| Kayak, paddleboard | near La Parata | your choice | from the hire companies | kayak and paddle |
| Climbing | A Reta | your choice | natural crag | kayak and paddle |
| Scuba diving | around the archipelago | half day | from the clubs | diving |
| Scandola, Piana, Bonifacio | Ajaccio | full day | from €70 | boat trips from Ajaccio |
Prices checked on 9 November 2026 with Nave Va and GetYourGuide.
The best rated
Based on the ratings shown on GetYourGuide on 9 November 2026: the sunset cruise from Ajaccio or Porticcio (4.8 out of 5, 1,646 reviews), the trip with aperitif (4.7 out of 5, 885 reviews), the sunset cruise from Ajaccio (4.8 out of 5, 133 reviews) and the Ajaccio food tour (4.9 out of 5, 188 reviews).
What you cannot do
No camping or bivouacking: campervans may only park in the daytime at La Parata. No picking plants or disturbing the birds: the archipelago is a Natura 2000 site. See the history and protection of the site.
Book a trip
Every Sanguinaires trip
PopularMagic Sanguinaires Sunset from Ajaccio/Porticcio : Aperitif2.5 - 3 hours★ 4.8 (1646 reviews)from €50Check availability
PopularFrom Ajaccio: Sanguinaires Islands Boat Trip With Aperitif2.5 hours★ 4.7 (885 reviews)from €50Check availability
Ajaccio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour8.5 hours★ 4.7 (87 reviews)from €100Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do at the Sanguinaires Islands in a day?
In the morning, the shuttle with a stop on Mezzu Mare and a swim; in the afternoon, Ajaccio's old town; in the evening, sunset from La Parata.
What can you do at the Sanguinaires with children?
The scent trail at La Parata (45 minutes, easy), the hydrofoil with an underwater bubble (from €40) and a boat trip with a swim stop.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Timetables and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Nave Va, trips: prices (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- GetYourGuide widget, Sanguinaires and Ajaccio trips, accessed 9 November 2026
- Grand Site of the Sanguinaires Islands, walks (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Grand Site, nearby activities (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
