Port de Taverna

Port de Taverna is located on the east coast of Corsica, a short distance from Cervione, and is protected by two elbow piers. A total of 464 boats up to 25 meters long and with a maximum draft of 3 meters can moor in this port. Guests have access to water, electricity, gas station, wifi internet network, and garbage collection. A travel lift with a capacity of up to 50 T, a slipway, and garages are located in the port.

Access to the ports can be dangerous in strong winds from the east northeast. If arriving from the south conspicuous point is the Alistro lighthouse, consisting of a gray octagonal tower leaning against a red house and the village of Cervione perched on a mountain. Arriving from the north, the white-domed aviation beacon and buildings north of the harbor are clearly visible. If arriving from Bastia pay special attention to the Lucciana pipeline terminal marked by several buoys. Stay at a distance from the coast in this stretch.

For theentrance, head for the East Pier and then go around it at a distance of 20 meters and enter the dock, leaving the North Pier head on the right. Approach the dock located in front of the harbor entrance and go to the harbormaster’s office to receive mooring instructions.

Porto Tavernadi beach, with fine white sand and characterized by a transparent sea, is popular with windsurfers and scuba divers. Nearby are bars, restaurants and a campground. It is possible to rent umbrellas, beach chairs, sunbeds, skates, and boats. Nearby are the beaches of Cala Coda Cavallo, Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, and La Cinta.

Cervione is one of the most important municipalities in the Castagniccia, an eastern region of Corsica.
The village turns out to be arranged amphitheatrically, is 300 m above sea level and is composed of large traditional houses attached to each other and crisscrossed by steep, narrow alleys in which it is difficult to get around. In the center of the village stands the baroque Saint-Erasme cathedral, while the episcopal palace stands in the square in front of it.

The Castagniccia region owes its name to the many chestnut trees that cover it and is characterized by high forest-covered hills with small stone villages. There are many religious buildings in the region, but several mills and kilns can also be found, reflecting the intense agricultural and artisanal activity. The chestnut flour produced is a valuable ingredient for the island’s poor cuisine; bread and many other culinary specialties are prepared with this flour. Also famous are the cured meats and cheeses of Castagniccia.