With more than 1,000 kilometres of coastline, Corsica has numerous coves and beaches. The coast is varied, from long sandy beaches to bays with gravel and picturesque, almost deserted beaches. White sandy beaches and crystal clear water create a Caribbean flair in many places. Most of the beaches slope gently into the sea and are therefore also suitable for families.
Beaches in the north of Corsica
In the north of Corsica, there are numerous beaches with gravel on Cap Corse, but also sandy beaches like the one of Pietracorbara or the beaches north of Macinaggio and Barcaggio provide bathing fun in the north of Corsica.
West of Saint-Florent there are the beaches Plage du Lotu and Plage de Saleccia. Both bays have brilliant white beaches and the pine forest in the hinterland provides a beautiful contrast to the blue water. It quickly feels like being in the Caribbean here. The coastal strips are located in the Désert des Agriates. There are hardly any buildings on the remote beaches: only a single hut where you can get something to eat.
The access to the Plage Saleccia is not very easy: the way leads over an unpaved gravel road. Those who do not want to drive there themselves can book a tour with a four-wheel drive vehicle or an approach by boat (from Saint-Florent or L'Île Rousse). The Lotu Plage is also best reached by boat from Saint-Florent.
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Plage de Saleccia - one of the most beautiful beaches on Corsica[/caption]
At the mouth of the river Ostriconi, between Saint-Florent and Calvi, near the seaside resort of L'Île Rousse, lies the Plage d'Ostriconi. Again the water is crystal clear and in the hinterland the green Macchia stretches.
The Balagne also offers beautiful sandy beaches that often slope gently into the sea and are therefore very family-friendly. One of these is the fine-grained sandy beach of Calvi. The five-kilometre-long bay has a good infrastructure: Bars and restaurants provide refreshment and the rental of sunbeds and parasols ensures that nothing stands in the way of a perfect beach day. In addition, numerous water sports are offered in and on the crystal clear water.
Beaches in the south of Corsica
In the south of Corsica you will find secluded, adventurous bays, but also beaches where you can relax and where restaurants and bars provide refreshment. Especially the coastal strips around Porto-Vecchio are beautiful and therefore well frequented during the high season.
North of Porto-Vecchio there is the white beach of Saint-Cyprien. It is protected from the wind and red rocks form a nice contrast to the turquoise water. The coastal section, where restaurants and bars provide sufficient supply, is also popular with the locals.
South of Porto-Vecchio lies Palombaggia, one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Corsica. Dunes of white sand, red rocks and a pine forest make for a dreamlike sight.
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The sandy beach of Palombaggia[/caption]
Even further south is the bay of Santa Giulia. The shallow water is popular with families with children. Numerous water sports provide enough variety and action. Here, too, turquoise water and a fine sandy beach create a Caribbean flair and numerous restaurants offer a variety of meals.
Also on the southwest coast is Rondinara. This bay is also one of the most beautiful in Corsica and is popular with sailing ships and yachts as an anchorage. A narrow path leads to the almost round bay and the green pine forest forms an enchanting contrast to the water, which shimmers in different shades of blue.
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The Rondinara Bay in Corsica[/caption]
At the southern tip of Corsica lie the Petit and Grand Speronebeaches. The surrounding area is mostly privately owned, so they are mainly accessible via the beach of Piantarella. There you will also find the ruins of a Roman settlement, built in the middle of the 1st century AD and inhabited until the 4th century. The path leads between the golf course first to Petit Sperone, which is surrounded on both sides by chalk cliffs. From there it continues to the Grand Sperone.
In the southwest of the island, west of Bonifacio, lies the picturesque bay of Roccapina. In the secluded former pirate bay, bright, fine sand awaits and especially in the low season, the bay is little visited, as most motorists shy away from the approach via a bumpy road. Towering over the bay is the Rocher du Lion, a ridge that slopes gently down to the sea and is shaped like a lion.
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The bay of Roccapina[/caption]
Beaches to the west and east
Characteristic of the west coast are the four gulfs that interrupt the coast of Corsica as large inlets.
Near Propriano, the gulf of Valinco has a total of 12 kilometres of sandy beaches with numerous beautiful stretches. The coastal stretches are very family-friendly. Cupabia is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. A wild natural landscape, white dunes and rugged cliffs that drop steeply into the sea provide a great backdrop. The section between Porto Pollo and Olmeto Plage is also particularly popular. Here the water is crystal clear and brown and beige granite boulders line the beach. More quiet is the beach of Laurosu in the southwest of Propriano. South of Campomoro there are numerous coves that can only be reached on foot or by boat.
The Gulf of Ajaccio also offers a variety of bathing possibilities, which are easily accessible by public transport. The north coast is characterized by small bays. Thus, along the coastal road that leads from Ajaccio in direction to the Iles Sanguinaires, there are numerous small bays that are suitable for a bath. On the south coast there are mainly long beaches, some of which are less frequented.
The Gulf of Sagone offers family-friendly sandy beaches and the beaches between Sagone and Cargèse are considered an insider tip, as they are quite empty even in high season. At the beach of Liamone you can swim in fresh or salt water thanks to the river mouth. Beautiful are also the beaches of Menasina, Capizollu, Stagnoli, Peru and Chuini. Numerous activities such as jet skiing or beach riding ensure that one does not get bored at the Plage Chuini. For a relaxing sunbath, sunbeds and parasols are available for hire.
The Gulf of Port is also beautiful. But there are relatively few beaches here. On the north side there are some bays with pebble beach, while the beach of Arone has nice sand. The beach of Porto slopes steeply into the sea and is therefore not suitable for children. A paradise for snorkeling is the bay of Ficajola.
In the east of the island, the sandy beach stretches a good 60 kilometres along the coast between Bastia and Solenzara. In many places, campsites and holiday resorts border the beach. However, there are also bathing bays that are less frequented in the high season. South of Solenzara there are also beautiful bays for bathing like the bay of Fautea or the bay of Canella. The white sand and the turquoise water are surrounded by macchia and pine trees. Divers and snorkelers can expect a true underwater paradise thanks to the large fish population.