Cavallo is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea located between Corsica and Sardinia. Cavallo is the southernmost inhabited territory of metropolitan France and part of the commune of Bonifacio, Corsica.

Île Piana (Lavezzi)

Islet

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Île Piana (Lavezzi) is an islet, which is situated 3 km northwest of Île San Bainsu.

Phare des Îles Lavezzi

Lighthouse

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Phare des Îles Lavezzi is a lighthouse, which is situated 3 km south of Île San Bainsu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bonifacio.

Bonifacio

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Bonifacio is a city at the south tip of Corsica. It has a spectacular location on white limestone cliffs, sculpted and undercut by the sea, so the buildings overhang the edge.

Île San Bainsu

Latitude

41.36035° or 41° 21′ 37″ north

Longitude

9.26065° or 9° 15′ 38″ east

Open location code

8FHF9766+47

GeoNames ID

3229889

Wikidata ID

Q34793160

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Satellite Map

Discover Île San Bainsu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“Île San Bainsu” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Île San Baïnsu”
French: “Île de San Baïnzo”
French: “Île San Bainsu”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ciappili and Gurgazu.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Port de Cavallo and Île Camaro Canto.

Corsica: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Ajaccio, Bastia, Bonifacio, and Calvi.

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