The wild beach of the Agriates desert, reached by boat
Swimming allowed
At a glance
- Category
- Beaches and swimming
- Swimming
- Swimming allowed
- Lifeguards
- No
- Snorkelling
- Yes
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Pine trees
- Parking
- Boat or 4×4
- Places to stay nearby
- 23 places to stay within 10 km
One of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, in the Agriates desert. You can get there by boat from Saint-Florent, on foot along the coastal path or by 4×4 along the dirt track. There are no facilities — bring water and food.
Risks. No facilities; the sun.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Saleccia beach
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: L’Osteria - Locations Agriate — 6.2 km; Villa Serena — 9.1 km; Hôtel La Roya — 9.3 km; Hotel Restaurant l'Europe — 9.4 km.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Sea and lagoon
The Agriates beaches: Lotu and SalecciaBy boat from Saint-Florent to beaches no road reaches
Half a day to a full dayMay — September≈ 9.3 km
Rum, wine, vanilla
The wines of PatrimonioThe island's oldest appellation: Niellucciu and Vermentinu
2–3 hAll year; harvest in September≈ 13 km
History and towns
Cap Corse in a dayA loop around the peninsula: Genoese towers, fishing harbours, Nonza's black beach
A full dayApril — October≈ 21 kmMore to see nearby
Hike
The customs officers' path on Cap Corse
A coastal path along the far north of the island≈ 33 km
History
Corte citadel and the Museum of Corsica
A fortress on a rock and the island's main museum≈ 46 km
Hike
GR20 — the traverse of Corsica on foot
One of the toughest hiking trails in Europe≈ 48 km
Hike
Melo and Capitello lakes
Corsica's best-known mountain lakes, at the head of the Restonica gorge≈ 60 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.