The most beautiful beaches of Bastia? These are 6: discover them all

It is the city of the statue of Napoleon in San Nicola square, of the cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, of the Pavillon des Nobles XII. But, speaking of what to see in Bastia, you must not forget that this city is located on the shore of an unspoiled sea. Where there are some of the most beautiful beaches that can be found along the north coast of Corsica.

Beaches not to be missed

Town beach

Sandy and very long, it is equipped with all services and, particularly not of secondary importance, it is easily reachable on foot.

Arinella beach

From Bastia, it takes about ten minutes by car to get there. Ten minutes and you can lie down on a long and well-kept strip of white sand.

Nonza beach

Also known as the black beach of Corsica, it is located at a short distance from Bastia and could be an idea for an excursion during a holiday. Considered one of the most beautiful inhabited centers of Cap Corse, the village of Nonza is famous above all for the presence of its characteristic black pebble beach.

Saleccia

It is in the protected area of ​​the Agriate desert. Why choosing Saleccia? It is easy to say: the sea is turquoise, the transparent water, the fine sand, is surrounded by Mediterranean scrub. It can only be reached by sea or from nearby beaches.

Lodo beach

A white and unspoiled beach, immersed in a bay surrounded by lush Mediterranean scrub. The true beauty of this beach is all in the contrast between the turquoise of the sea and the intense green of nature. Lodo is located in the Agriate desert and can only be reached in two ways: on foot along two paths, or by sea.

Marana beach

Just in the south of Bastia, plage de la Marana is another long, practically free sandy beach. Its distinctive feature? Behind it there is the suggestive Biguglia pond, recommended for all fans of nature excursions and bird watching.

Cap Corse beaches

This is the peninsula that starts right at Bastia. Peninsula that reserves enchanting and wild beaches, such as Plage de Tamarone and Cala Genovese.

Find out more: Capo Corso: here are the 5 most beautiful beaches of the” finger of Corsica

Ile-Rousse beaches

Ile-Rousse is located about an hour and a half drive from Bastia, driving along the T11 and T30. But it’s worth it. Because here are some of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica, such as Algajola.

Find out more: Beaches of Ile-Rousse and surroundings: the most beautiful are these 9

Getting to Bastia

Here’s where to find the most beautiful beaches of Bastia. Also consider that in the surroundings of the city there are many others, smaller and less famous but still to be seen during your trip to Corsica.

To arrive? Nothing could be simpler: you just have to book a place on one of the ferries to Corsica which, starting from Savona, Genoa, Livorno, Piombino or Portoferraio, will take you directly to Bastia.

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