Photo of Cala Genovese beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Cala Genovese beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cala Genovese beach with small bay

8.5

Very good

Cala Genovese beach

Rogliano, France

#38 out of 347 in Corsica

8.5

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Macinaggio • 3.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant U Paradisu

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant A Cala

9.4 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Paillote U Padulu Macinaggio

8.2 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant U Lampione

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurant U Culombu

6.6 - Good 3.6km

Restaurant La Galère

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant L'endroit

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant La Crêperie

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurant du Court

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Hiking Area Chjassu di I Duganeri - sentier des douaniers

1.1km

Park réserve naturelle des Îles du Cap Corse

1.8km

Hiking Area Sentier des Douaniers de Macinaggio à la Tour de Santa Maria

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Îles

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Turm

2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Most Northern Point Of Corsica

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Barcaggio

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre genuvese di Quercioli

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours carrée d'Olivo

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Isola di Giraglia

8 - Very good 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Phoques corses

5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Meria

6.5km

Historical Landmark Tour Santa Maria de la chapelle

270m

Historical Landmark Tour gênoise de Finocchiarola

1.9km

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese d'Agnellu

2.6km

Historical Landmark Tour Génoise de Tollare - Torra Ghjenuvese di Tollare

5.2km

Historical Landmark Torra di Centuri

6.8km

Historical Landmark Château Merlacce - Castellu Merlacce

7.2km

Historical Landmark Fontaine Frères Palmieri

7.7km

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About

Cala Genovese beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 92 beaches in the Haute-Corse region 32.3 km away from its center, the city of Bastia. It is one of the beaches of Macinaggio settlement, just 3.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need 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, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Cala Genovese beach 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.

To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Barcaggio beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Cala Genovese beach (Haute-Corse) is located outside the Macinaggio 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

+27 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Macinaggio • 3.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant U Paradisu

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant A Cala

9.4 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Paillote U Padulu Macinaggio

8.2 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant U Lampione

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurant U Culombu

6.6 - Good 3.6km

Restaurant La Galère

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant L'endroit

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Restaurant La Crêperie

10 - Exceptional 3.6km

Restaurant Restaurant du Court

9.2 - Excellent 3.7km

Hiking Area Chjassu di I Duganeri - sentier des douaniers

1.1km

Park réserve naturelle des Îles du Cap Corse

1.8km

Hiking Area Sentier des Douaniers de Macinaggio à la Tour de Santa Maria

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Îles

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Turm

2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Most Northern Point Of Corsica

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Barcaggio

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre genuvese di Quercioli

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours carrée d'Olivo

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Isola di Giraglia

8 - Very good 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Phoques corses

5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Meria

6.5km

Historical Landmark Tour Santa Maria de la chapelle

270m

Historical Landmark Tour gênoise de Finocchiarola

1.9km

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese d'Agnellu

2.6km

Historical Landmark Tour Génoise de Tollare - Torra Ghjenuvese di Tollare

5.2km

Historical Landmark Torra di Centuri

6.8km

Historical Landmark Château Merlacce - Castellu Merlacce

7.2km

Historical Landmark Fontaine Frères Palmieri

7.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.5km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Sur le port de Macinaggio, au calme

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Macinaggio • 290m from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

U Libecciu

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Macinaggio • 300m from center

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3.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Mer Et Montagne

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Located at nearest locality

Located at nearest locality

Macinaggio • 14.2km from center

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18.8km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

I Fioretti

Entire Apartment

Canari • 16km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

560m 7 min walk

Plage de Cala Francese Plage de Cala Francese

8.1 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Plage des Iles Plage des Iles

4.9 Tolerable

1.9km 24 min walk

Tamarone beach Tamarone beach

8.2 Very good

3.4km

Macinaggio beach Macinaggio beach

6.5 Good

3.4km

Barcaggio beach Barcaggio beach

8.2 Very good

5.1km

St. Anna St. Anna

5.8 Pleasant

6.2km

Ersa Cap Ersa Cap

5.9 Pleasant

6.6km

Meria beach Meria beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Macinaggio • 3.7km

Main locality of province

Bastia • 32.3km

Transport

Airport

BIA • 49.2km

Bus Station

Patresi - Gte • 58.9km

Train Station

Bastia • 32.2km

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Marco Santoro

10 Exceptional

The beach boasts a pristine white sand and sparkling clear water. It also features posidonia and rocks that house a diverse range of fish. While it requires a 30-minute walk to get there, it's worth it for those seeking a more natural and unspoiled beach experience, as it lacks the amenities found in commercialized beaches.

April 2023

Arielle L.

10 Exceptional

This beach in Cap Corse is truly stunning and easily ranks as one of the most beautiful in the area. You can reach it either by hiking along the customs footpath or by boat. The water is a gorgeous shade of turquoise and the beach is made up of soft white sand. Despite its beauty, there are usually very few people around. Additionally, there are some small shaded areas located at the base of the rocks which provide a nice respite from the sun.

April 2023

Avery

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning with its fine sand and it's not too crowded which is great. However, it's important to keep in mind that there may be seaweed during certain times of the year.

April 2023

Mia Santoro

8 Very good

This beach is pretty great. It's a bit wild and has some really nice white sand, but it can get pretty crowded during the 20 minute walk from Tamarone beach. The trek isn't too exhausting and there are some shaded areas. I wouldn't give it 5 stars though, because there are too many boats nearby and unfortunately, no one seems to be regulating them.

April 2023

Lena Rodriguez

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly magnificent, but it's important to note that the photos on Google don't accurately represent it. It's a beautiful sandy beach without any Posidonia and it's not very crowded. However, it does take about 40-50 minutes to get there from Macinaggiu.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Genovese beach?

The Cala Genovese beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Cala Genovese beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Genovese beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cala Genovese beach good for swimming?

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

Cala Genovese beach is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Cala Genovese beach 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Genovese beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

What are the key audiences of Cala Genovese beach?

Cala Genovese beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Genovese beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.U Paradisu is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Genovese beach?

There are 56 places to stay in the Cala Genovese beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Genovese beach include:

U Libecciu

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala Genovese beach from parking?

The Cala Genovese 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 and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Genovese beach?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Genovese beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Turm located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Genovese beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Genovese beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Genovese beach (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.Cala Genovese beach (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.