Beaches in Corsica

City, Sandy beach, Fortress

Bastia is known as the gateway to Corsica. For most visitors, it is the first town they see and the last one they leave. After Ajaccio, it is the second largest city on the island and the largest port in Corsica. Thanks to its location in the north-east of the country, dozens of ferries from France and Italy arrive here daily. If visibility is good, you can also see the island of Elba, which is only 50 km from Corsica. Book a car in Corsica …

City, Fortress, Sandy beach

Calvi is a picturesque small town in the north of the island. The town is dominated by a large citadel, which was built during the Genoese occupation. According to some legends, the sailor Christopher Columbus was born in Calvi, and in the 13th-century Cathédrale St-Jean-Baptiste, a wooden statue marks the spot where Columbus' birthplace is said to have stood before the construction of the cathedral. [btn "Find the best hotel in Calvi" https:/…

Sandy beach

Palombaggia is probably the most visited beach in Corsica. It is located 10 km from Porto Vecchio. The beach itself is 2 km long and is bordered by a pine grove. The fine sand, the crystal-clear sea, whose colours vary from turquoise to dark blue, and the unusually dense vegetation on the shore give the impression of an exotic Caribbean. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Sandy beach

One of Europe's most famous and beautiful beaches lies halfway between Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio. Thanks to its sheltered location, there are hardly any waves, making it ideal for families with children. Thanks to its location in an almost perfectly circular bay, the beach and its surroundings resemble the shape of a small shell, but this is especially appreciated when viewed from a bird's eye view. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https…

Sandy beach

Santa Giulia beach in southern Corsica is considered the most beautiful of all the surrounding beaches and is regularly included in the list of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as UNESCO has confirmed several times in its recommendations. However, the beach itself is not on the UNESCO list. [btn "Choose a beachfront hotel" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-giulia] The granite cliffs nestled…

Pebble beach

Porto is a seaside resort on the west coast with a pebble beach and a nice harbour. In the harbour you will find many shops, cafes and restaurants. Porto is the starting point for hikes through the SpeluncaGorge and for a trip to the Calanche rock formations. The watchtower, built by the Genoese to defend against Saracen raids, towers over the bay of Golfe du Porto. [btn "Find the best hotel in Porto, Corsica" https://www.booking.com/city/fr…

Sandy beach, Resort

If you're a beach lover, the ones around Porto-Vecchio (Porti Vechju in Corsican) are the most famous in Corsica. Its white beaches with fine sand and clear blue sea make it the most popular resort on the island. The beaches in the surrounding area are not only among the most beautiful in Corsica, but they also top the travel polls for the most beautiful beaches in the world. [btn "Book a hotel in Porto-Vecchio in advance" https://www.booking…

Sandy beach

Cala Rossa Beach is located in the small resort of the same name, north of Porto-Vecchio. You will be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings with green hills, a quiet bay and views of the wide open sea. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-calarossa] The main part of the beach is called the Grande Plage de Cala Rossa, while the next beach closer to the resort is…

Sandy beach

The most beautiful beach in northern Corsica is located in a remote area of the dry area also known as Désert des Agriate. If you're looking for swimming in a purely natural environment, but also easily accessible by car and with basic facilities in the form of a few snack bars, then Saleccia is made for you. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-saleccia] In contrast…

Sandy beach

The northern coast of Corsica is pleasantly open and rugged, allowing the existence of long sandy beaches with nice photogenic surroundings. One of the biggest and most popular ones is definitely Lozari (sometimes spelled Losari) near the resort of the same name. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-lozari] Lozari is also one of the most accessible beaches in Corsica.…

Sandy beach

Seemingly remote but easily accessible by car, Ostriconi beach in northern Corsica is located about 9 km from the port town of L'Île-Rousse. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-ostriconi] Ostriconi is a beautiful natural beach, nestled in a wide bay and hidden from the surroundings by a small sand dune and rocky outcrop. It gives the impression of a completely…

Archipelago, Sandy beach

Several small, secluded granite islands and cliffs with sandy beaches, known as the Lavezzi archipelago, are among the most popular tips for a trip to southern Corsica. [btn "Find a hotel in Bonifacio" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/bonifacio.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-corsica-lavezzi] The archipelago lies in the Bonifacio Strait separating Corsica from Sardinia, Italy, and consists of two main islands: the inhabited Cavallo and the…

Sandy beach, Pebble beach, Resort

A popular resort with a harbour, the town of Propriano is located on the south-west coast of Corsica in the deep bay of Valinco, which makes for a beautiful summer beach holiday. [btn "Find the best hotel in Propriano" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/propriano.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-propriano] Due to its relatively exposed and poorly protected location, Propriano has been destroyed several times in the past by raids by various…

Sandy beach

The most beautiful beach in southwest Corsica is definitely the romantic Roccapina, situated in a relatively small bay and deep valley. The beach is overlooked by an old watchtower dating back to the Genoese Republic, which stands on a slender 150-metre high rock massif that separates Roccapina from the much longer but less spectacular Erbaju beach. [btn "Choose a beachfront hotel" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460…

Pebble beach

Do you prefer small, secluded resorts in an idyllic landscape of coves and hilly coastlines? Then the smaller resort of Galéria on the west coast of Corsica is the place for you. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-galeria] The small village lies nestled by a bay and gentle rocky hills covered in greenery in a quiet area of the west coast, far from the hustle and…

Sandy beach

Lovers of more secluded beaches will enjoy the north coast of Corsica. Just a short distance from the larger and more famous Saleccia beach, you'll find the smaller Lotu beach in the desert landscape of Agriates, which is adorned with clear turquoise water and fine white sand. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-lotu] Despite its remoteness from civilisation, the…

Pebble beach, Village, Coast

The village of Nonza is one of the most beautiful spots on the northern tip of Corsica and a popular destination when wandering along the coast. It has a small historic centre literally stuck on a rock promontory 110 metres above the sea, dominated by a watchtower dating back to the Genoese Republic. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Corsica" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-nonza] The rest of the small…

Sandy beach, Coast

The area around Pointe de Sperone boasts three beautiful beaches and is a popular destination for trips from the nearby town of Bonifacio, one of the most visited in Corsica. [btn "Choose a hotel by the beach" https://www.booking.com/region/fr/corse.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-korsika-sperone] The very rugged coastline around the headland creates beautiful coves, viewpoints and the green formerly agricultural landscape has been transformed…