Best Beaches in Corsica in June
We rank the 17 beaches to visit in Corsica in June. Palombaggia (France) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Saleccia, Plage de Roccapina.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 11 of the 17 have easy access, and 9 are hidden gems.
1Palombaggia
Corsica, France · 4.8 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CRed granite boulders, parasol pines and soft pale sand — Corsica's most photographed shoreline.
2Saleccia
Agriates, Corsica, France · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA long white-sand beach with shallow turquoise water on the wild Agriates coast of Corsica, far from the nearest road.
3Plage de Roccapina
Sartene, Corsica · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA wide sandy bay in south-west Corsica, watched over by the Genoese tower and the granite Lion of Roccapina.
4Rondinara Beach
Bonifacio, Corsica, France · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA horseshoe-shaped bay of pale sand and shallow, turquoise water on the south-east coast of Corsica, backed by low scrub and quiet hills.
5Arone Beach, Piana
Arone, Piana, Corsica · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CArone is a long beach of pale sand at the southern end of the Gulf of Porto in western Corsica, close to the Calanques de Piana.
6Cupabia Beach, Corsica
Cupabia, Serra-di-Ferro, Corsica · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CCupabia is a long, pale beach in the Gulf of Valinco in south-west Corsica, with a Genoese watchtower close by and maquis-covered hills behind.
7Nonza Beach
Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CNonza beach is a long beach of dark grey pebbles at the foot of the Corsican village of Nonza, on the west side of Cap Corse.
8Ostriconi Beach
Ostriconi, Desert des Agriates, Corsica · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °COstriconi is a wide sandy beach on the edge of the Desert des Agriates in north-west Corsica, where a small river meets the sea behind the dunes.
9Santa Giulia
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long white-sand beach on a sheltered bay with shallow, calm water, south of Porto-Vecchio.
10Algajola Beach, Corsica
Algajola, Balagne, Corsica · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CAlgajola is a small walled town in the Balagne on the north-west coast of Corsica, with a Genoese citadel beside a long beach of pale sand.
11Aregno Beach
Balagne, Corsica · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA long sandy beach on the Balagne coast of north-west Corsica, with clear water and mountains in the background.
12Capo di Feno Beach
Capo di Feno, Ajaccio, Corsica · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CCapo di Feno is a long sandy beach on the wild coast west of Ajaccio in Corsica.
13Lozari Beach
Belgodere, Corsica · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA sandy beach on the Balagne coast of Corsica near Belgodere, with clear water and views of the coastal hills.
14Tamaricciu Beach
Porto-Vecchio, Corsica · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA sandy beach on the east coast of Corsica near Porto-Vecchio, with clear water and a relaxed feel.
15Calvi Beach
Calvi, Corsica, France · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CA long sandy beach on the Calvi bay in northwest Corsica, with a view across the water to the mountains.
16Ile-Rousse Beach, Corsica
L Ile-Rousse, Balagne, Corsica · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CIle-Rousse is a lively seaside town in the Balagne on the north coast of Corsica, with a long town beach of sand and fine gravel and a small red-rock islet linked to the shore by a causeway.
17Plage Saint-Francoise, Ajaccio
Ajaccio, Corsica · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPlage Saint-Francoise is a small town beach in Ajaccio, Corsica, a strip of sand and pebbles with clear blue water and mountains rising behind the bay.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palombaggia | France | 4.8 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Saleccia | France | 4.8 | 23 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 3 | Plage de Roccapina | France | 4.7 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Rondinara Beach | France | 4.7 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Arone Beach, Piana | France | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 6 | Cupabia Beach, Corsica | France | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Nonza Beach | France | 4.6 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 8 | Ostriconi Beach | France | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 9 | Santa Giulia | France | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Algajola Beach, Corsica | France | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Aregno Beach | France | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 12 | Capo di Feno Beach | France | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Lozari Beach | France | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Tamaricciu Beach | France | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 15 | Calvi Beach | France | 4.3 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Ile-Rousse Beach, Corsica | France | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 17 | Plage Saint-Francoise, Ajaccio | France | 4.2 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in Corsica in June?
Our top three are Palombaggia (4.8 out of 5), Saleccia (4.8 out of 5), Plage de Roccapina (4.7 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Palombaggia, Rondinara Beach, Cupabia Beach, Corsica, Santa Giulia, Algajola Beach, Corsica and 6 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.