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La Testa beach IX
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About
La Testa beach IX is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 251th place out of 255 beaches in the South Corsica region 59.3 km away from its center, the city of Ajaccio. It is one of the beaches of Caldarello settlement, just 3.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
La Testa beach IX coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
30 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Chevanu beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
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+15
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+14
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Air temperature
7.8
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+15
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0.7
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Key features
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La Testa beach IX (South Corsica) is located outside the Caldarello settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Corsica island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the La Testa beach IX with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- AUTHENTICA• 26 min walk
- Stella Di l'isula Ri...• 28 min walk
- A&J• 2.3km
- Restaurant pizzeria...• 2.3km
Attractions
- Fontaine de Bruno• 14 min walk
- Tafoni de la Testa• 17 min walk
- Plage de Pianotolli-...• 27 min walk
- Spassighjata di Bruz...• 3.7km
Transport
- FSC• 6km
- Porto Pozzo• 33.3km
- Campo Dell' Oro• 57.4km
Localities
- Caldarello• 3.5km
- Ajaccio• 59.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Testa beach IX?
La Testa beach IX has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at La Testa beach IX?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Testa beach IX, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the La Testa beach IX good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
La Testa beach IX is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the La Testa beach IX for swimming is very positive.
Is the La Testa beach IX good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the La Testa beach IX secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Testa beach IX?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Testa beach IX.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.AUTHENTICA is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Testa beach IX?
There are 189 places to stay in the La Testa beach IX area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Testa beach IX include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the La Testa beach IX from parking?
The La Testa beach IX has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby La Testa beach IX?
There are 4 attractions near La Testa beach IX that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fontaine de Bruno located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Testa beach IX?
The month with the highest temperature in La Testa beach IX is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Testa beach IX (Corsica island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.La Testa beach IX (Corsica island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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