12 Beaches to Explore in Corsica

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Corsica

Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and politically one of the 18 regions of France. The island's climate, mountains, and coastlines make it popular among tourists.

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Beaches to Explore in Corsica

Archipel des Sanguinaires

The Sanguinaires archipelago consists of four islets of dark red porphyry at the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. They are called Mezu Mare, Cormoran , Cala d'Alga and Porri. To this must be added the bare rock U Sbiru located between the island of Porri and the island of Cormorants, and 13 m high. The Sanguinaires Islands lighthouse, dating from 1870, is built on the highest point of the Grande Sanguinaire. One of the nice location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of natural b

Calvi Beach

Calvi is a city on the French island of Corsica and the biggest tourist center of the island proper. One of the nice sandy beaches in this area which is calm and quiet and also there is so many opportunities for adventure activities also. Calvi has a rich and chequered history. The earliest found remains of settlers in Calvi date back to the Neolithic period, in one of its many caves.

Capo di Feno

Capo di Feno is a cape and also the name of a beach located in Corse-du-Sud , not far from the Gulf of Ajaccio . First of all renowned for its wild beauty and the clarity of its water, it is also home to one of the best-known surf spots in Corse-du-Sud.

Désert des Agriates

The desert of Agriates or the Agriates is a territory of Corsica shared between the micro-regions of Balagne 1 to the west and Nebbio. The only inhabited place of Les Agriates is the scattered hamlet of Casta . Some tourist guides present it as the only desert in Western Europe. This wild and untamed little desert sums up the beauty of Corsica. There are among the most beautiful beaches on the island, incredible scenery, and a preserved scrubland.

Palombaggia

Palombaggia is a locality located in the town of Porto-Vecchio in Corse-du-Sud between the hamlets of Picovaggia and Bocca dell'Oro. Its white sand beaches framed by red rocks, bordered by umbrella pines , facing the Cerbicale Islands , are considered to be among the most beautiful in Corsica .

Plage de Balistra

The Balistra pond is a lagoon in Corse-du-Sud located north-east of Bonifacio, extending over 99 hectares. This pond is located north of the Gulf of Santa Manza , at the mouth of the Francolu stream. It is home to many species of birds such as great cormorants, diving ducks and great crested grebes. The pond is located in a wild area covered with scrub where one can observe the Hermann's tortoise and so more.

Plage de l'Ostriconi

The Ostriconi is a small French coastal river that flows in the north of the department of Haute-Corse in the Corsica region and which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. One of the nice place to spend some leisure time and It flows from the southeast to the northwest, creating a valley called Paesi d'Ostriconi, located between the micro-regions of Nebbio and Giussani .

Plage de Roccapina

Roccapina is a cape located south of the western coastline of Corsica. On both sides of the cape, there are remarkable beaches: the large Erbaju beach to the north, the beach of Roccapina cove to the south. At the southern end of it is the mouth of the Vangone stream. The rocky point, the highest point of which is at an altitude of 144 m, is remarkable for the spectacle it offers to the visitor. One of the nice location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of natural beauty.

Plage de Saleccia

The beach of Saleccia is located in Corsica , in the Agriates Desert , territory of which the origin of the name refers to "fertile agricultural land" 1 . The beach is considered one of the most beautiful on the island. The beach of Saleccia is a long strip of fine white sand that stretches for 1,200 m.

Plage du Lotu

The Beach Loto Note is a beach north of the coast of Agriates Desert in Corsica, located between Punta di Ravijola and Punta Cavallata, bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. The beach is shared for half between the municipalities of Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda to the west and Saint-Florent to the east. Loto beach is accessible by sea and, on foot from Saint-Florent, by the customs trail which runs along the entire coast of the Agriates desert.

Plage du Ricanto

A beautiful beach that was located in the neighborhood of Marseille, France. This beautiful white sand beach is a nice location for a holiday. So many programs are hosting on this beach and also it is a popular destination for water sports. was the venue for the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and so many other programs are being conducted on this white sandy beach.

Scandola Nature Reserve

Scandola Nature Reserve is a marine and terrestrial Nature Reserve, with strictly regulated access. It’s part of the regional natural park of Corsica and also a UNESCO world heritage site too. The jagged and sheer cliffs contain many grottos and are flanked by numerous stacks and almost inaccessible islets and coves. One of the beautiful location which was blessed with natural beauty.

Map of Beaches to explore in Corsica