The region
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Nearby beaches
Sun, turquoise waters, fine sand... The most beautiful beaches in southern Corsica are yours for the taking. Among the most famous: Santa Giulia, Palombaggia, la Rondinara. Family beach or wild cove, the choice is yours!
The bay of Santa Giulia
Or heaven on earth... it's one of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica. A lagoon of turquoise waters nestling at the foot of a mountain on miles of fine white sand.
Palombaggia beach
This pure marvel is famous for its white sandbanks framed by red rocks, lined with umbrella pines and juniper trees and facing the Cerbicales islands. Its five bare islands, popular with birds and often battered by the winds, are classified as a nature reserve.
The bay of Rondinara
Situated halfway between Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, the bay of Rondinara is shaped like a shell. It offers fine, clear sand, crystal-clear water and a pristine environment.
Roccapina beach
The wild beach and lion of Roccapina is a little wonder of nature located halfway between Bonifacio and Sartène. Sea spray, wind and rain have shaped the pink granite to create a monumental work of art depicting a lion reclining facing the Mediterranean.
Cala Rossa beach
To the north of Porto-Vecchio, the bay of Cala Rossa boasts a surprising gradation of green and blue.
The beach at Saint-Cyprien
This small gulf boasts a magnificent beach bordered by the Etang d'Arasu. A Genoese tower dominates the site, and numerous remains have been discovered near the mouth of the Osu. The beach at Saint Cyprien is a veritable palette of colours: white sand, turquoise waters and red rock.
Pinarello beach
In Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio, the Gulf of Pinarello is home to long white sandy beaches fringed by lush pine forests. Its small port, bustling with ice cream parlours, welcomes yachtsmen who come to stop off and breathe in this gentle way of life. The islet of La Ruscana boasts a tower which, in the 16th century, housed a Genoese garrison.
Fautea beach
Fautea beach is a magnificent little cove of fine white sand dominated by its Genoese tower.
The Alta Rocca hinterland
The ideal spot for a family picnic, where laricio pines mingle with beech trees.
You can enjoy a wide range of activities: hiking, tree-climbing, mountain biking, quad biking, canyoning...
This site is characterised by large rocky ramparts of astonishing shapes, colours ranging from the lightest red to the darkest grey, and laricio pines. The Col de Bavella is the starting point for numerous hikes for all abilities. You'll discover some exceptional panoramas!
It lies at an altitude of 1,500 metres and is home to some exceptional flora and fauna. Take a stroll along the pozzi (stretches of spongy, green grassland) and discover extraordinary landscapes.
Corsica is famous for its mountains and magnificent sites, and offers a wide variety of landscapes. The Corsican mountains give you access to immense forests, valleys, torrents and waterfalls. From world-renowned hiking trails to lakes and pozzi, there's plenty to discover in the heart of the Alta Rocca!
The Alta Rocca territory, with its 16 typical villages, is a mountainous region in southern Corsica.
Alta Rocca means “high rock” because the territory is bounded by three massifs: Ospédale, Bavella and Cuscione.
In the Alta Rocca, you'll discover some very typical villages.
Among the best-known: l'Ospédale, Sainte Lucie de Tallano, Levie, Zonza, Quenza, Serra di Scopamena, Aullène.
Porto Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is renowned for the beauty of its coastline, and boasts two of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica. In fact, its magnificent beaches, including Santa Giulia and Palombaggia, are classified by UNESCO as among the most beautiful in the world...
The port of Porto-Vecchio, with its bars, ice-cream parlors and restaurants, offers a relaxing and convivial setting.
The citadel, located in the heart of Porto-Vecchio, is a place steeped in history, where you can enjoy a stroll through the typical alleyways opening onto the town's stores and boutiques.
In the evening, Porto-Vecchio becomes a festive and lively place, thanks to the trendy bars in the town center.
Every Sunday morning, the food market brings together numerous local producers offering honey, olive oil, cheeses and charcuterie in a cheerful, colorful atmosphere.
Bonifacio
Nicknamed “the city of cliffs”, Bonifacio lies at the southernmost tip of the island. Perched more than 60 meters above sea level, it is composed of compressed limestone strata.
The upper town offers exceptional views over the turquoise sea, with the occasional glimpse of Sardinia in the distance.
It's a delight to stroll through the narrow streets of the citadel...
You can also climb the 189 steps of the famous King of Aragon's Staircase. At the bottom of the steps, you'll be just a few meters above the sea on a path carved out of the cliffs, skirting the crystal-clear waters. Unforgettable scenery!
From the port, boat tours take you to the cliffs, sea caves, Lavezzi Islands and Cavallo Islands.
