Corsica's Plage de Palombaggia

The Plage de Palombaggia is a picture of island paradise, with a vast expanse of soft, fine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The beautiful journey to this picture-perfect length of beach is worth the trip in and of itself, with massive red granite cliffs and maritime pine trees contributing to the coastal landscape.

Palombaggia Beach is one of Corsica's best, thus it can get crowded. Tourists can avoid crowds by visiting during the off-season and yet enjoy bright weather and breathtaking surroundings.

Palombaggia Beach is located 10 kilometers from Porto Vecchio, an antique walled town with charming town squares, outdoor cafés, and a picturesque marina. Le Sentier du Littoral de Tamaricciu, a coastal walking trail, connects the Plage de Palombaggia to the adjoining Plage de Tamaricciu, a white-sand beach sheltered by pine and oak trees. The trek takes around an hour to hike each way.

The Plage de Calvi is one of the longest beaches on the island of Corsica, with sand stretching for many kilometers, and to the north, the little resort towns of Algajola and L'Île-Rousse have extensive beaches, both connected to Calvi by a tourist train.

Location: Corsica