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Corsica Beaches

Corsica, located in France, is a popular destination known for its stunning beaches. This Mediterranean island offers a diverse range of coastal landscapes, from bustling seaside resorts to secluded coves.

Calvi beach, spanning over 6km, is well-maintained and offers facilities like restrooms, sun loungers, and lifeguard stations. The bay presents a scenic view of Corsican mountains and a medieval fortress, making it an attractive tourist spot. Plage de Canella is a picturesque beach known for its long, golden stretch of fine sand and clear, turquoise waters. It offers excellent visibility, making it a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling. Arinella Beach is the island's largest beach, renowned for its soft, snow-white sand, lush greenery, warm, clear water, and picturesque vistas of the Corsican mountains. Bagheera Beach is a natural sandy beach extending several kilometers north of the Marina of Bravone at the pond of U Stagnolu. It is a clothing-optional beach, exclusively for naturists. Bodri Beach is a renowned beach located in the northern region of Corsica, known for its serene atmosphere, picturesque surroundings of forests and mountains, and pristine air quality.

For more details on these beaches, including a map of the beaches, refer to our guide below. The guide also provides a longer, more extensive list of beaches in the area, the best time to visit Corsica, and much more.

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The Calvi beach in Corsica spans over 6km and has a gentle slope. It is well-maintained and offers facilities like restrooms, sun loungers, and lifegu...

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Plage de Canella is a picturesque beach nestled in the town of Sari-Solenzara on the island of Corsica. It is recognized for its long, golden stretch ...

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Arinella Beach is a spacious and attractive beach situated in Corsica's northeastern region. It is the island's largest beach, measuring over 6 km in ...

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Bagheera Beach, situated in Linguizzetta, Corsica, France, is a natural sandy beach extending several kilometers north of the Marina of Bravone at the...

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Bodri Beach is a renowned beach located in the northern region of Corsica, France. Its popularity stems from its serene atmosphere, picturesque surrou...

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Lotu Beach is a picturesque beach located in Corsica. It is known for its clear turquoise waters and almost perfect sand, which has a unique pink hue....

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Palombaggia Beach, located in Corsica, is renowned for its stunning beauty. This 2km long beach offers shallow lagoon waters, making it a great spot f...

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Plage de Fautea, located in Sainte-Lucie de Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France, is a picturesque beach that extends over 180 meters. It is characterized b...

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Plage de Favona is a picturesque beach known for its tranquility and beauty. It is particularly noted for its warm, calm sea water, making it an ideal...

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Plage de Ficaghjola, Vistale, also known as Plage Ficaghjola, is a scenic beach located in the picturesque village of Piana, Corsica. The village of P...

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Plage de Ghjunchitu is a popular beach located on the west coast of Corsica. Known for its natural beauty, the beach boasts crystal clear waters and f...

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Plage de la Roya is a scenic beach located in Saint-Florent, a town in Corsica, France. Known for its fine golden sand and warm shallow waters, it pro...

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Plage de la Tonnara, also known as Plage de Tunara, is a picturesque beach located near the heart of Bonifacio, Corsica. Situated within the Bouches d...

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The Plage de l'Ostriconi is a tranquil beach situated in the village of Palasca, Corsica, to the north of Calvi. Nestled at the edge of the Agriates D...

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Plage de Sant'Ambroggio is a picturesque beach situated at the entrance of the marine area of Sant'Ambroggio, near the towns of Calvi and Isle Rousse ...

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Portigliolo Beach, situated in Coti Chiavari, France, spans approximately 400 meters in length and is composed of sandy terrain, divided into two dist...

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Ajaccio

Ricanto, also known as Tahiti beach, is a vast sandy beach situated in Ajaccio, France. It spans almost 3 km and is the most extensive beach in the re...

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Plage de Cupabia is a picturesque beach located in the commune of Serra-di-Ferro in the region of Corse-du-Sud, Corsica, France. This beach is conside...

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Best Time to Visit Corsica

The best time to visit Corsica in France is during the summer months of June to September. This is when the weather is warm and sunny, perfect for spending time on the beach and swimming in the sea. The water temperature is also ideal for water activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and exploring Corsica's stunning natural landscapes during this time. However, it's important to note that this is also the busiest time of year, so expect crowds and higher prices. For a quieter experience, consider visiting in the shoulder months of May or October when the weather is still pleasant, but the crowds have thinned out.

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Saint-Florent
Saint-Florent Beaches
Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani
Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani Beaches
Ajaccio
Ajaccio Beaches
Calcatoggio
Calcatoggio Beaches
Cervione
Cervione Beaches
San-Nicolao
San-Nicolao Beaches
Favone
Favone Beaches
Lucciana
Lucciana Beaches
Oletta
Oletta Beaches
Bonifacio
Bonifacio Beaches
Coti-Chiavari
Coti-Chiavari Beaches
Zonza
Zonza Beaches
Conca
Conca Beaches
Calenzana
Calenzana Beaches
Porto-Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio Beaches
Borgo
Borgo Beaches
Monticello
Monticello Beaches
Lumio
Lumio Beaches
Corbara
Corbara Beaches
Linguizzetta
Linguizzetta Beaches
Algajola
Algajola Beaches
Ghisonaccia
Ghisonaccia Beaches
Belvedere Campomoro
Belvedere Campomoro Beaches
Patrimonio
Patrimonio Beaches
Cargèse
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Sagone
Sagone Beaches
Calvi
Calvi Beaches
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Figari Beaches
Corte
Corte Beaches
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Sainte-Lucie de Porto-Vecchio
Sainte-Lucie de Porto-Vecchio Beaches
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Sartène Beaches
Olmeto
Olmeto Beaches
Bastia
Bastia Beaches
Alata
Alata Beaches
Propriano
Propriano Beaches
Porticcio
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