Hidden Gem Beaches in Corsica
We rank the 10 hidden gem beaches in Corsica. Palombaggia (France) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Saleccia, Plage de Roccapina.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 4 of the 10 have easy access, and 10 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.
4Plage du Lotu, Corsica
Desert des Agriates, Corsica · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CLotu is a white-sand beach with turquoise water in the Desert des Agriates on the north coast of Corsica.
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.
9Algajola 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.
10Capo 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.
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 | Plage du Lotu, Corsica | France | 4.7 | 24 °C | July–September | Challenging |
| 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 | Algajola Beach, Corsica | France | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Capo di Feno Beach | France | 4.4 | 23 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated hidden gem beaches in Corsica?
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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Palombaggia, Cupabia Beach, Corsica, Algajola Beach, Corsica, Capo di Feno Beach have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.