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Cala Genovese beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 92 beaches in the Haute-Corse region 32.3 km away from its center, the city of Bastia. It is one of the beaches of Macinaggio settlement, just 3.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a small bay 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Cala Genovese beach 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.
To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Barcaggio beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
Cala Genovese beach (Haute-Corse) is located outside the Macinaggio 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, 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble
Nonza 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Saint-Florent 9.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Saint-Florent 6.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Barcaggio 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Macinaggio 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Santa Severa 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
Marine de Porticciolo 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Albo 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Albo 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble
Lavasina 0.8 km
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The Cala Genovese beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Genovese beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala Genovese beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Cala Genovese beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Genovese beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.U Paradisu is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
There are 56 places to stay in the Cala Genovese beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Genovese beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Cala Genovese 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 and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.
There are 4 attractions near Cala Genovese beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Most Northern Point Of Corsica located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Cala Genovese beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Cala Genovese 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.Cala Genovese 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Pilosella a Pilusedda 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Porticcio 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand
Serraggia 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Campomoro 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Palombaggia 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Vitriccia 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Suartone 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Losari 4.8 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Tamaricciu 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Padulella-Moriani-Plage 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Marine de Pietracorbara 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Curzo 1.8 km
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