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7.3

Good

Plage de l'Arinella

Bonifacio, France

#190 out of 347 in Corsica

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Bonifacio • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Da rocca Bonifacio

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Da Passano

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Hôtel du Centre Nautique

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Albatros

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Ancura

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant La Caravelle

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Araguina

7 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Glacier ROCCA SERRA

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant L'escale

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Hiking Area Maison en ruine

2.5km

Hiking Area Ermitage de la Trinité

2.8km

Hiking Area RDV RANDO YOGA PERTUSATO TREKORS

3km

Hiking Area Plage lerzardoise

9km

Market Sud Marée

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Calanque de la Catena

490m

Tourist Attraction Église Saint-Dominique

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Escalier du Roy d'Aragon - Scala di u Rè d'Aragonu

730m

Tourist Attraction Affacatoghju d'I Tippaddi

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Hafen von Bonifacio

6 - Pleasant 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Paraguan

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Bonifacio National Park

9.6 - Exceptional 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Grotte de Saint Antoine (l'Orca)

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Saint Antoine

3.8km

Historical Landmark Bastion de l'Etendard - Bastioni di u Stendardu

870m

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About

Plage de l'Arinella is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 135th place out of 255 beaches in the South Corsica region 68.7 km away from its center, the city of Ajaccio. It is one of the beaches of Bonifacio settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Plage de l'Arinella coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage des Trois Pointes, which has a rating of 8.3.

Plage de l'Arinella (South Corsica) is located outside the Bonifacio settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Corsica island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Bonifacio • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Da rocca Bonifacio

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Da Passano

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Hôtel du Centre Nautique

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Albatros

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Ancura

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant La Caravelle

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant L'Araguina

7 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Glacier ROCCA SERRA

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant L'escale

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Hiking Area Maison en ruine

2.5km

Hiking Area Ermitage de la Trinité

2.8km

Hiking Area RDV RANDO YOGA PERTUSATO TREKORS

3km

Hiking Area Plage lerzardoise

9km

Market Sud Marée

9 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Calanque de la Catena

490m

Tourist Attraction Église Saint-Dominique

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Escalier du Roy d'Aragon - Scala di u Rè d'Aragonu

730m

Tourist Attraction Affacatoghju d'I Tippaddi

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Hafen von Bonifacio

6 - Pleasant 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Paraguan

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Bonifacio National Park

9.6 - Exceptional 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Grotte de Saint Antoine (l'Orca)

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Saint Antoine

3.8km

Historical Landmark Bastion de l'Etendard - Bastioni di u Stendardu

870m

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Located at nearest locality

Bonifacio • 10.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

520m 7 min walk

La Cayenne beach La Cayenne beach

5.1 Tolerable

1km 13 min walk

Plage de Saint Roch Plage de Saint Roch

8 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Fazzio beach Fazzio beach

6.9 Good

1.7km 23 min walk

Paraguan beach Paraguan beach

7.8 Very good

2.2km

Cala di Paragnano Cala di Paragnano

6 Pleasant

2.2km

Cala di Paragnano II Cala di Paragnano II

4.9 Tolerable

2.5km

Plage des Trois Pointes Plage des Trois Pointes

8.3 Very good

3.8km

Plage de Saint-Antoine Plage de Saint-Antoine

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Bonifacio • 910m

Main locality of province

Ajaccio • 68.7km

Transport

Airport

FSC • 13.1km

Bus Station

Porto Pozzo • 24km

Train Station

Rudalza • 54.4km

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7.3 Good

Lucien and Amélie DUPONT

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and provides a sense of solitude that is hard to find elsewhere. 😊

April 2023

Ariana

10 Exceptional

This beach is quite secluded and can only be accessed by foot or boat. We personally walked from the center of Bonifacio to get there. It's situated in a small cove of the San Bonifacio port and isn't usually crowded, even during the summer. We were fortunate enough to witness horses taking a dip in the water without any restrictions.

April 2023

Lila Anderson

10 Exceptional

Wow, the natural beauty here is absolutely stunning! 😍

April 2023

Lukáš Novák

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning.

April 2023

Landon Kessler

6 Pleasant

This beach is truly magnificent, with its fine sand, crystal clear water, and stunning view of the citadel. However, despite my usual preference for secluded beaches and my prior research, I was unable to reach it by walking, hiking, or climbing due to the unclimbable cliffs. It's unfortunate, but it seems like the only way to preserve this little paradise is to make it difficult to access. Perhaps it's time for me to get a boat driving license. By the way, I wouldn't recommend wasting your time with Catena Beach earlier on the path.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de l'Arinella?

The coastline of Plage de l'Arinella is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de l'Arinella?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de l'Arinella, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage de l'Arinella good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage de l'Arinella is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage de l'Arinella for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage de l'Arinella good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de l'Arinella secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de l'Arinella?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de l'Arinella.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Da rocca Bonifacio is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de l'Arinella?

There are 177 places to stay in the Plage de l'Arinella area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de l'Arinella include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de l'Arinella from parking?

The Plage de l'Arinella has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de l'Arinella?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de l'Arinella that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Calanque de la Catena located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de l'Arinella?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de l'Arinella is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de l'Arinella (Corsica island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage de l'Arinella (Corsica island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.