Ah, the beaches of Palombaggia or Rondinara… If you’re staying in Corsica this summer, the problem is that they’ve been stormed. So if walking doesn’t scare you or if you have the option of traveling by boat, opt for these five much more discreet stretches of sand.
Rocapina Beach
Sailboats make no mistake… Rocapina, in the southwest of Corsica, and its translucent waters have nothing to envy to Caribbean landscapes. It enjoys an ideal location on a virgin and indented coast that stands out against the turquoise sea. Geological curiosity catches the eye. a huge block of granite, the shape of which evokes a sleeping beast, Lion of Roccapina. Photogenic. An impeccable beach stretches at the foot of this natural sculpture. No infrastructure comes to transform the beauty of a wild place. need to plan a party. From the western side, the hike leads to Rocapina Tower. You can enjoy an exceptional panorama Erbaju Beachanother more protected paradise that can be reached on foot.
How to get there?
From T40, a rough track (initially passable by light vehicle) descends to Rocapina, a distance of 2.5 km.
Girolata Beach
To the west of the island: c Gulf of Porto welcome Girolata pelvis offers typically Corsican decor. The Genoese castle and its peaceful village look sleepy, with the craggy red granite cliffs in the background Scandola Reserve, which is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, flows into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. No road leads to this paradise. it can be reached only on foot (after an hour and a half walk) or by boat. Of course, in the middle of summer, many boats come to anchor in this idyllic bay, but the beach is never crowded. After turning around, go up to the cemetery, the view is sublime. Sincere? Several restaurants have a terrace facing the sea, incl The Beautiful Ombra (tel. 04 95 20 15 67), which offers locally caught fish, lobster and grilled meats.
How to get there?
The road that descends to Girolata Cove leaves from Col de la Croix, 32 km north of Porto, on the D81 (towards Galleria). It takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get down to the beach from the parking lot. Girolata is accessible by boat on excursions departing from Porto.
Petit and Grand Sperone beaches
Sperone is synonymous with golf. It is in this area, near Bonifacio, that one of the most beautiful 18 holes in the Mediterranean spreads out. At the foot of the course two sumptuous beaches with their white sand of rare elegance; Petit Sperone, an ancient Roman port that has become a breathtaking cove over time, and Grand Sperone, a magnificent stretch of slightly pinkish white sand. shade, unique Corsica. We enter it walking bus by road in about ten minutes. Without further ado, we abandon ourselves to aquatic pleasures between two sessions of idleness in the lacquer-clear and smooth water.
How to get there?
Access to both beaches is from Piantarella, 5 km east of Bonifacio. Count on a 15 minute walk to the Petit Sperone, then another 10 minutes to the Grand Sperone.
the beach of Carataggio
Look at Google Earth. seen from above, Carataggio Beach combines all the ingredients of a hidden treasure. In the cozy hollow of the wild valley, buried under the thick wool of the maquis, it is revealed like a curtain, wild, unrestrained. It displays the air of the lagoon, of unreal clarity, accentuated by the light sand bottom. Still close to fabulous Palombaggia , it stays off the beaten track as it is only accessible by trail, not much more, after a 20-minute bushwalk. Apart from a few sailboats, which are in their place in the scenery, nothing else is visible, which gives the rare privilege of feeling alone in the world. Equestrian center Campo Ranch offers horseback riding on the beach. Magical!
How to get there?
Access is via a trail (unsigned), near Ranch Campo, 2 km before Palombaggia beach, on the D859.
Barcaggio beach
A beach like no other… The last tip of Corsica before the infinity of the Mediterranean Sea Barcaggio, at the northern tip of Cap Corse, gives the feeling of reaching the end of the world. With its clear water, fine sand and sand dunes planted with maram grass, it will attract nature lovers. Bonus: cows roam freely and keep sunbathers company. The beach stretches for several kilometers without the slightest trace of concrete. To satisfy a little hunger a thatched hut in Kalam (tel.: 06 22 06 19 51), which blends into the landscape, does the job perfectly. On the menu: salads, fish and grilled meat.
How to get there?
From the D80, which goes around Cap Corse, follow the D253 down to the village of Barcaggio (signposted). The beach is located east of the village.
Published September 2020, this article is being updated
Source: Le Figaro
