Corsica's most famous beach: white sand and pines
Swimming allowed
At a glance
- Category
- Beaches and swimming
- Swimming
- Swimming allowed
- Lifeguards
- Lifeguards in summer
- Snorkelling
- No
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Pine trees
- Parking
- Paid in summer
- Places to stay nearby
- 6 places to stay within 1 km
A long beach south of Porto-Vecchio with white sand, red rocks and umbrella pines. A view of the Cerbicale Islands. It is packed in August — arrive before 9 am.
Risks. Onshore wind raises waves.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Palombaggia beach
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Les Lofts de Palombaggia — 660 m; Les Bergeries de Palombaggia — 690 m; Ambassador — 740 m; Les Lièges de Palombaggia — 750 m.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Sea and lagoon
The cliffs of Bonifacio and the Lavezzi IslandsThe cliff-top town from the water, sea caves and granite islets in the strait
1 h to half a dayApril — October≈ 24 km
Canyons and thrills
Canyoning at BavellaGranite slides, jumps into pools and abseils down waterfalls
Half a dayMay — September≈ 28 kmMore to see nearby
Beach
Santa Giulia beach
A shallow lagoon and water sports≈ 6.3 km
Beach
Rondinara beach
A horseshoe bay with shallow turquoise water≈ 11 km
Nature
The Cavu natural pools
Freshwater granite pools in the mountains above the sea≈ 18 km
History
Bonifacio
A medieval town on white cliffs above the sea≈ 24 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.