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The Falaises de Bonifacio are pale limestone sea cliffs on the southern coast of Corsica, France. The cliffs rise as much as about 70 meters above the Mediterranean and support the fortified town of Bonifacio on a narrow coastal promontory. Their layered rock, caves, inlets, and exposed position make the area relevant to visitors interested in coastal geology, maritime landscapes, and Corsican history.
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Where are the Falaises de Bonifacio?
They are on the southern coast of Corsica, France, beneath and around the fortified town of Bonifacio. The upper town sits on a narrow limestone peninsula about 1,500 metres long and 200 metres wide. [Corsica tourism](https://www.visit-corsica.com/en/Mon-sejour/Patrimoine-naturel/Tout-le-patrimoine-naturel/LES-FALAISES-DE-BONIFACIO)
Why are the cliffs at Bonifacio white?
They are made from pale limestone formed from marine sediments, unlike much of Corsica’s darker granite landscape. Waves and weather have carved the softer limestone into caves, ledges, and inlets.
Can I see caves beneath the Falaises de Bonifacio?
Yes. Boat trips from Bonifacio commonly pass sea caves such as the Sdragonato cave, whose opening is associated with the shape of Corsica. The caves are best understood from the water because the cliffs drop directly into the Mediterranean.
How are the Falaises de Bonifacio connected to the citadel?
The citadel occupies the top of the same limestone promontory, so the cliffs form its natural seaward defenses. Walking paths above the cliffs provide views of the fortified upper town, the port, and the Strait of Bonifacio.
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