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Saint-Francois beach
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About
Saint-Francois beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 154th place out of 255 beaches in the South Corsica region 1.1 km away from its center, the city of Ajaccio. It is one of the beaches of Pietrina settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Saint-Francois beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, showers. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ariadne beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Beach overall scores
Saint-Francois beach is located in South Corsica within Pietrina, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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
"This beach is absolutely stunning, with its golden fine sand adding to its natural beauty."
Feal 86
"This location is absolutely stunning and deserves a 5-star rating. Additionally, it boasts golden, fine sand that adds to its natural beauty."
Claudina Annelle
User reviews
"This beach is absolutely stunning, with its golden fine sand adding to its natural beauty."
Feal 86
"This location is absolutely stunning and deserves a 5-star rating. Additionally, it boasts golden, fine sand that adds to its natural beauty."
Claudina Annelle
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Brasserie Le Lamparo• 1 min walk
- A.B.C (Ajaccio Billa...• 2 min walk
- Café Zézé• 2 min walk
- Blue moon Ajaccio• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Plage Saint-François• 1 min walk
- Casino Municipal - C...• 3 min walk
- ナポレオンの生家• 3 min walk
- NapoRama• 3 min walk
Transport
- AJA• 5.5km
- Porto Pozzo• 91.7km
- Aiacciu• 16 min walk
Localities
- Pietrina• 1.1km
- Ajaccio• 1.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Saint-Francois beach?
The Saint-Francois 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 Saint-Francois beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Saint-Francois beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Saint-Francois beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Saint-Francois 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 Saint-Francois 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 very smooth.
Is the Saint-Francois beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Saint-Francois beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Saint-Francois beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Brasserie Le Lamparo is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Saint-Francois beach?
There are 1020 places to stay in the Saint-Francois beach area.
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How far is the Saint-Francois beach from parking?
The Saint-Francois beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Saint-Francois beach?
There are 4 attractions near Saint-Francois beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage Saint-François located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Saint-Francois beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Saint-Francois 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?
Saint-Francois beach (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.Saint-Francois beach (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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