South Corsica 🏖️ all 255 beaches (France, Corsica)

About South Corsica

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of South Corsica attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Good for Relax

Plage De Roccapina

Roccapina Beach

Serraggia 3.5 km

Very good

8.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season

1.5 Amenities index

Castellu beach

Esigna 0.7 km

Very good

8.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Mare E Sole beach

Plein soleil 0.7 km

Very good

8.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

3.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Lava beach

Scaglioli 2.7 km

Very good

8.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

4.3 Amenities index

Senior friendly

Ricanto beach

Stiletto 2.1 km

Very good

8.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water

6.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Campomoro

Campomoro Beach

Campomoro 0.1 km

Very good

8.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5.8 Amenities index

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Popular types of South Corsica beaches

Beaches in small bays

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 255 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in South Corsica.

Most beautiful beaches of South Corsica

Plage du petit Sperone

Petit Sperone beach

8.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty

France, Piantarella 0.5 km

Arone beach

8.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Vistale 5.6 km

Tizzano beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Tizzano 0.7 km

Menasina beach

8.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Menasina 0.4 km

Tralicetu beach

8.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access

France, Tizzano 3.2 km

Plage du Lido

Lido Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Propriano Prupia 0.6 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in South Corsica

Cala d'Orzo

9.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Monte Biancu Monti Bianchi 1 km

Purraja beach

8.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Propriano Prupia 1 km

Chevanu beach

8.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Porro 0.8 km

Plage De Cupabia

Cupabia Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

France, Pilosella a Pilusedda 1.7 km

St. Jean beach II

8.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Porro 2.2 km

St. Jean beach

8.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Porro 2.4 km

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Sandy beaches in South Corsica

Ariadne beach

8.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

France, Pisinale 4.9 km

Santana beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Esigna 0.3 km

Stagnone beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Masorchia 1 km

Verghia beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

France, Verghia a Verghja 0.3 km

Plage de Cala di Chiorneri III

Cala Di Chiorneri beach III

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Piantarella 4.3 km

Cala Giunco

Cala Giunco beach

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Piantarella 4.7 km

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Secluded beaches in South Corsica

Cala Sderenaia

Cala Sderenaia beach

8.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Piantarella 5.2 km

Cala Genovese

8.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, La Tonnara 3.5 km

Cala Di Tivella

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Tizzano 3.8 km

Pianottoli-Caldarello

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Porro 1.9 km

Cala di Conca II

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Campomoro 5.3 km

Capo di Feno II

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access

France, Stuppielli 0.6 km

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Remote beaches in South Corsica

Plage De Porto-Novo

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand

France, Conte 2 km

Osani beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Girolata 1.7 km

Cala D'agulia

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Campomoro 4.3 km

Cala Longa beach

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

France, Tizzano 3.3 km

Capanella beach

5.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water

France, Serra di Ferro a Sarra di Farru 1.5 km

Plage de Rondinara V

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown sand

France, Poggio d'Olmo 3.4 km

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Best beaches for snorkelling in South Corsica

Bussaglia beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown pebble, Turquoise pure water

France, Porto 1.6 km

Ficaghjola beach

8.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

France, Vistale 1.1 km

Tiuccia

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Tiuccia 0.2 km

Liamone beach II

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom

France, Sant Erasmu 1.3 km

Bercajo beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Tizzano 1.7 km

Figari beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access

France, Porro 1.7 km

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of South Corsica, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 159.
Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 53 beaches in South Corsica, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
The average distance from the road to beach in South Corsica is less than 500 meters. 191 beaches are relatively easy to access, 38 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 21 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of South Corsica however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in South Corsica attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, snorkeling lovers, kayakers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, South Corsica is the perfect place for you. More than 50 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 93 beaches in France that are popular with snorkelers, of which 47 beaches are in South Corsica. According to our users, the best locations are: Cala d'Orzo, Chevanu beach, Bussaglia beach.
Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 40 beaches in South Corsica can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Arone beach, Cupabia Beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of South Corsica you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of France, it may well compete for this title because there are about 23 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 23 beaches of South Corsica. 5 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 18 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on South Corsica's beaches

Plage de Fautea

10 Pup Patrol

Super

Abbartelo beach

10 Kiki

Very Nice beach!

Mare E Sole beach

10 Alpine Motors

The beach was lovely and I would definitely give it a five-star rating.

Ricanto beach

10 Alpine Motors

This beach boasts stunning sands and a designated area for swimming. It's conveniently located near the airport and has received a 5-star rating.

Porticcio Beach Plage De Porticcio

10 Lisette Beaumont

This beach located just a few kilometers away from Ajaccio is really lovely.

Le Punta Rossa II beach Le Punta Rossa II

10 Lara S.

We had a great dining experience at the beachside restaurant. The menu offered a variety of options, which may vary depending on the day. The service was polite and welcoming. The best part was the beautiful beachfront seating, making it a worthwhile choice for the price. Making a reservation through Facebook was a breeze. We definitely look forward to returning!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.3°C and water up to 26.2°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 9.9°C and water to 14.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in South Corsica? In total there are 255 beaches and the most popular is Cala d'Orzo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in South Corsica?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in South Corsica, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 255 beaches in total, of which about 74 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

Sandy / Best sandy beaches in South Corsica (218 beaches)
Free to visit / Best beaches with free access in South Corsica (248 beaches)
Located outside the settlements / Best natural beaches in South Corsica (190 beaches)

They are also usually:

Easily accessible / Best beaches with easy access in South Corsica (191 beaches)
Virgin / Best beaches with basic amenities in South Corsica (77 beaches)
Deserted in season / Best beaches without crowds in South Corsica (94 beaches)
With high cleanliness / Best beaches with perfect cleanliness in South Corsica (214 beaches)

The best beaches in South Corsica:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in South Corsica?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in South Corsica, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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See also: View all beaches in South Corsica and create your selection by features.

How to view all beaches in South Corsica on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of South Corsica, use the link below:

All beaches of South Corsica on map (255 beaches)

What are all easy accessible beaches in South Corsica?

Most of the beaches located in South Corsica are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in South Corsica by access:

How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in South Corsica?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in South Corsica?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in South Corsica by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

Highly crowded beaches in South Corsica (6 beaches)

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Which beaches in South Corsica are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in South Corsica according to the recommended audience:

How to view all beaches by amenities details in South Corsica?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in South Corsica?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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About South Corsica

General information

Popular destinations

Piana island

Lavezzu island

Tiuccia

Menasina

Porticcio

Ancone

Masorchia

Orcino

Propriano Prupia

Vetricella

Fossa

Sagone

Temuli

Capiniellu

Esigna

Sant Erasmu

Tizzano

Bodiccione

Cappiciolo

Stiletto

Pevani

Porto

Molini u Mulini

Pietrina

Campomoro

Marincaggi

Scaglioli

Olmeto Plage

Pisinale

Stuppielli

Salge

Serra di Ferro a Sarra di Farru

Acellasca

Plein soleil

Fautea

Caramontino

Mangia Gatta

Pilosella a Pilusedda

Porto Pollo Porti Poddu

Monacia-d'Aullene

Carabona

Figa

Tarco

Marchese

Serraggia

Pavellone

Favone

Cala Rossa

Saint-Cyprien

Verghia a Verghja

Roccapina Beach

Castellu beach

Mare E Sole beach

Lava beach

Ricanto beach

Campomoro Beach

Popular types of South Corsica beaches

Most beautiful beaches of South Corsica

Petit Sperone beach

Arone beach

Tizzano beach

Menasina beach

Tralicetu beach

Lido Beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in South Corsica

Cala d'Orzo

Purraja beach

Chevanu beach

Cupabia Beach

St. Jean beach II

St. Jean beach

Sandy beaches in South Corsica

Ariadne beach

Santana beach

Stagnone beach

Verghia beach

Cala Di Chiorneri beach III