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Marinca beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marinca beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marinca beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hôtel Marinca & Spa is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Marinca beach?

There are 324 places to stay in the Marinca beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Marinca beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3613579&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Vetricella Corse Sud</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4905104&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vigna Maggiore</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3054488&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Propriano proche port et mer</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2312316&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">cote plage</a></li></ul>

Vetricella, France

#201 out of 347 in Corsica

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Partly hotel beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling Good for Kayaking Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Vetricella • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hôtel Marinca & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Camping L'esplanade

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Chez Angèle

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Le Deck

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant HOTEL MIRAMAR CORSICA

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Red Dragon café

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Bella Pizza

7.2 - Good 1.6km

Bar Cercle des Sports

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Newport&Snacking

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Hiking Area Croisement GR

7.6km

Zoo The Nature Park On olva

8.2km

Farm Domaine Fiumicicoli

8.9km

Park Canyon di Baracci

9km

Hiking Area Table d'orientation

9.8km

Hiking Area Bassa Torra

9.8km

Hiking Area Le rocher du dauphin

9.8km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Campomoro

10km

Ice Cream Shop Cala Gusta

9.2 - Excellent 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Marinca - Arinella di Marinca

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Torra Ghjenuvese

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Turra di a Calanca

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Capurossu

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cruise Pirs Propriano

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Propriano

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Gyro Loisir

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Centre Ville de Propriano - Centru Cità di Prupià

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Lido

1.6km

Historical Landmark Olmeto

3km

Historical Landmark Prehistoric station Filitosa

6.6km

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese di Campumoru

9.7km

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About

Marinca beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 139th place out of 255 beaches in the South Corsica region 29.6 km away from its center, the city of Ajaccio. It is one of the beaches of Vetricella settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas. .

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

14 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Purraja beach, which has a rating of 8.9.

Marinca beach (South Corsica) is located outside the Vetricella 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 and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Marinca beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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

+29 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

2.6 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Vetricella • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hôtel Marinca & Spa

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Camping L'esplanade

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Chez Angèle

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Le Deck

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant HOTEL MIRAMAR CORSICA

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Red Dragon café

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Bella Pizza

7.2 - Good 1.6km

Bar Cercle des Sports

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Newport&Snacking

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Hiking Area Croisement GR

7.6km

Zoo The Nature Park On olva

8.2km

Farm Domaine Fiumicicoli

8.9km

Park Canyon di Baracci

9km

Hiking Area Table d'orientation

9.8km

Hiking Area Bassa Torra

9.8km

Hiking Area Le rocher du dauphin

9.8km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Campomoro

10km

Ice Cream Shop Cala Gusta

9.2 - Excellent 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Marinca - Arinella di Marinca

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Torra Ghjenuvese

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Turra di a Calanca

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Capurossu

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cruise Pirs Propriano

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Propriano

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Gyro Loisir

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Centre Ville de Propriano - Centru Cità di Prupià

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Lido

1.6km

Historical Landmark Olmeto

3km

Historical Landmark Prehistoric station Filitosa

6.6km

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese di Campumoru

9.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Located at nearest locality

Vetricella • 1.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Marinca beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Marinca beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Marinca beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Marinca beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

450m 6 min walk

Vetricella beach Vetricella beach

6.8 Good

960m 12 min walk

Plage de la Calanca Plage de la Calanca

5 Tolerable

1.1km 15 min walk

Turra di a Calanca Turra di a Calanca

6.9 Good

1.3km 17 min walk

Connected beach

Baraci beach Baraci beach

7.7 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Campitellu beach Campitellu beach

7.9 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Plage Amenagee Plage Amenagee

8.4 Very good

1.6km 20 min walk

Propriano beach Propriano beach

8.1 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Lido Beach Lido Beach

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Vetricella • 190m

Main locality of province

Ajaccio • 29.6km

Transport

Airport

PRP • 3.3km

Bus Station

Porto Pozzo • 63km

Train Station

Campo Dell' Oro • 27.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

Jandra Marie Joseph

10 Exceptional

This beach has golden sand and features a fantastic restaurant named Le Fort. Be sure to scan the QR code to view the menu, as I highly recommend it if you're vacationing in Corsica. Thumbs up, oh yes!

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Marinca beach?

The coastline of Marinca beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Marinca beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Marinca beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Marinca beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Marinca beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Marinca beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Marinca beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Marinca beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Marinca beach 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Marinca beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Marinca beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hôtel Marinca & Spa is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Marinca beach?

There are 324 places to stay in the Marinca beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Marinca beach include:

Villa Vetricella Corse Sud

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Marinca beach from parking?

The Marinca beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Marinca beach?

There are 4 attractions near Marinca beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Turra di a Calanca located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Marinca beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Marinca beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Marinca beach (Corsica island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Marinca beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.