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Ricanto beach
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About
Ricanto beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 23th place out of 255 beaches in the South Corsica region 3.1 km away from its center, the city of Ajaccio. It is one of the beaches of Stiletto settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Ricanto beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Trottel beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Ricanto beach is located in South Corsica within Stiletto, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Corsica island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach boasts a beautiful expanse of sand, crystal-clear waters, and a conveniently located cafe."
Nirav Patel (musiclover)
"The water is lovely, peaceful, and pleasantly warm. Don't forget to sink your toes into the sand!"
Zara Klyde
User reviews
"The beach boasts a beautiful expanse of sand, crystal-clear waters, and a conveniently located cafe."
Nirav Patel (musiclover)
"The water is lovely, peaceful, and pleasantly warm. Don't forget to sink your toes into the sand!"
Zara Klyde
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hôtel Campo Dell'Oro• 4 min walk
- Corsicana• 5 min walk
- Tahiti Beach Café• 6 min walk
- Mazzoni Sylvie• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Plage d'Aspretto• 20 min walk
- Domaine Comte Perald...• 21 min walk
- Ajaccio Vision• 3.1km
- Place César Campinch...• 3.1km
Transport
- AJA• 29 min walk
- Porto Pozzo• 91.2km
- U Ricantu• 3 min walk
Localities
- Stiletto• 2.1km
- Ajaccio• 3.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ricanto beach?
The Ricanto beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Ricanto beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Ricanto beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Ricanto beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Ricanto beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Ricanto beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Ricanto beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Ricanto beach?
Ricanto beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ricanto beach?
The bar is located right on the Ricanto beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hôtel Campo Dell'Oro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Ricanto beach?
There are 1044 places to stay in the Ricanto beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Ricanto beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Ricanto beach from parking?
The Ricanto beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Ricanto beach?
There are 4 attractions near Ricanto beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage d'Aspretto located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Ricanto beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Ricanto beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Ricanto beach (Corsica island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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