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Beach · Bonifácio, Córsega
Plage de Palombaggia
Light-sand beach with reddish rocks and pine trees, in Porto-Vecchio, about 30 km from Bonifácio, facing the Cerbicale islands.
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About Plage de Palombaggia
Palombaggia is a stretch of coast south of Porto-Vecchio, with light-sand beaches framed by reddish rocks and pine trees. It sits opposite the Cerbicale islands and is among Corsica's best-known beaches.
The area remained isolated until the 1970s, when water, electricity and telephone arrived. Today there are houses and restaurants on the hills, and the Conservatoire du littoral protects 18 hectares of land behind the beach.
A little further south, the gulf of Santa Giulia has another long light-sand beach with shallow waters in a sheltered bay. Both are about 25 to 30 km from Bonifácio via the road to Porto-Vecchio.
The sea tends to be warmer from July to September. In summer months the beach fills early and parking is competitive.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day or a full day at the beach.
Best time
June and September usually have pleasant water and fewer people. In July and August, arrive before 10:00 to find parking.
How to get there
By car from Bonifácio, about 30 km and half an hour via the road to Porto-Vecchio. There is little public transport to the beach.
Tip
Bring a beach umbrella: the pine shade disappears early. If Palombaggia is crowded, Santa Giulia next door is an alternative with shallower water.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plage de Palombaggia
What is the distance from Bonifácio to Palombaggia?
About 30 km, roughly half an hour by car via the Porto-Vecchio road.
Palombaggia or Santa Giulia?
Palombaggia has red rocks and pine trees. Santa Giulia lies at the head of a bay with shallow, sheltered water, good for children. Both are close to each other.
When is the sea warmest in Palombaggia?
The sea is usually warmest from July to September. In June the water can still be cold for many people.