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8.1

Very good

Plage de Cala Francese

Cala Francese Beach

Barcaggio, France

#93 out of 347 in Corsica

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located outside the settlement

Barcaggio • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant U Paradisu

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant A Cala

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant paillote les tamaris

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant Petra Cinta

7.4 - Good 3.5km

Restaurant U Arenacciu

8 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Paillote U Padulu Macinaggio

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Restaurant U Lampione

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurant U Culombu

6.6 - Good 3.9km

Restaurant La Galère

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Hiking Area Chjassu di I Duganeri - sentier des douaniers

1.6km

Park réserve naturelle des Îles du Cap Corse

2.3km

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

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Îles

1.8km

Tourist Attraction The Most Northern Point Of Corsica

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Barcaggio

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Turm

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Isola di Giraglia

8 - Very good 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Phoques corses

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre genuvese di Quercioli

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours carrée d'Olivo

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Meria

6.9km

Historical Landmark Tour Santa Maria de la chapelle

800m

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese d'Agnellu

2.1km

Historical Landmark Tour gênoise de Finocchiarola

2.5km

Historical Landmark Tour Génoise de Tollare - Torra Ghjenuvese di Tollare

4.7km

Historical Landmark Torra di Centuri

6.5km

Historical Landmark Château Merlacce - Castellu Merlacce

7km

Historical Landmark Fontaine Frères Palmieri

7.4km

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About

Plage de Cala Francese is located on the Ligurian Sea and it is in the 24th place out of 92 beaches in the Haute-Corse region 32.6 km away from its center, the city of Bastia. It is one of the beaches of Barcaggio settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Plage de Cala Francese 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, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

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

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cala Genovese beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Plage de Cala Francese (Haute-Corse) is located outside the Barcaggio 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 Plage de Cala Francese 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

+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

Barcaggio • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant U Paradisu

8.8 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant A Cala

9.4 - Excellent 2.8km

Restaurant paillote les tamaris

8.4 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant Petra Cinta

7.4 - Good 3.5km

Restaurant U Arenacciu

8 - Very good 3.6km

Restaurant Paillote U Padulu Macinaggio

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Restaurant U Lampione

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurant U Culombu

6.6 - Good 3.9km

Restaurant La Galère

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Hiking Area Chjassu di I Duganeri - sentier des douaniers

1.6km

Park réserve naturelle des Îles du Cap Corse

2.3km

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

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage des Îles

1.8km

Tourist Attraction The Most Northern Point Of Corsica

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Barcaggio

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Turm

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Isola di Giraglia

8 - Very good 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Phoques corses

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre genuvese di Quercioli

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Tours carrée d'Olivo

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Meria

6.9km

Historical Landmark Tour Santa Maria de la chapelle

800m

Historical Landmark Torra Ghjenuvese d'Agnellu

2.1km

Historical Landmark Tour gênoise de Finocchiarola

2.5km

Historical Landmark Tour Génoise de Tollare - Torra Ghjenuvese di Tollare

4.7km

Historical Landmark Torra di Centuri

6.5km

Historical Landmark Château Merlacce - Castellu Merlacce

7km

Historical Landmark Fontaine Frères Palmieri

7.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.5km from the beach

8 Very good

CAPO BIANCO - Cap Corse et Vue Mer

Entire House

Tollare • 110m from center

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3.9km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Sur le port de Macinaggio, au calme

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barcaggio • 6.5km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

U Libecciu

Hotel

Macinaggio • 6.5km from center

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4.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Mer Et Montagne

Entire Villa

Macinaggio • 6.5km from center

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8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Residences Anna

Entire Apartment

Port de Centuri • 6.1km from center

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8.8km from the beach

8.4 Very good

MER & SOLEIL

Entire Apartment

Stanti • 7.9km from center

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12km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

A Teppa - Lalbizzia

Entire Apartment

Tufo • 14.2km from center

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16.5km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Pietracorbara les Chenes

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barcaggio • 17.9km from center

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17.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Gite libecciu

Entire Apartment

Pietra-Tonda • 19.3km from center

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17.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Gite Libecciu

Entire Apartment

Pietra-Tonda • 19.3km from center

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18.3km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Villa A Luna

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Barcaggio • 20.5km from center

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18.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

I Fioretti

Entire Apartment

Canari • 18.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

What to do in Plage de Cala Francese? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Plage de Cala Francese can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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 Plage de Cala Francese. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Plage de Cala Francese 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

560m 7 min walk

Cala Genovese beach Cala Genovese beach

8.5 Excellent

1.9km 24 min walk

Plage des Iles Plage des Iles

4.9 Tolerable

2.3km

Tamarone beach Tamarone beach

8.2 Very good

2.9km

Barcaggio beach Barcaggio beach

8.2 Very good

3.7km

Macinaggio beach Macinaggio beach

6.5 Good

4.6km

St. Anna St. Anna

5.8 Pleasant

5.8km

Ersa Cap Ersa Cap

5.9 Pleasant

7km

Meria beach Meria beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Barcaggio • 3.6km

Main locality of province

Bastia • 32.6km

Transport

Airport

BIA • 49.5km

Bus Station

Patresi - Gte • 59.4km

Train Station

Bastia • 32.5km

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Travelers reviews

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8.1 Very good

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8.1 Very good

Walter Nastasi

10 Exceptional

Reachable only by boat or on foot. There are two paths that start from Tamarone beach. One on the sea of 45 minutes and the other, easier but much less beautiful, of 20 minutes. A paradise .....

jean-luc Maliszewski

8 Very good

Pretty but full of seaweed when I came

Franck Alunni

8 Very good

A beach that deserves to be seen...you will have to take the Sentier des Douaniers.

Roberto Tamborra

10 Exceptional

Little frequented beach due to algae

Sofia Nenna

10 Exceptional

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Cala Francese?

The coastline of Plage de Cala Francese is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de Cala Francese?

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

The Plage de Cala Francese is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Plage de Cala Francese 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 Cala Francese does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage de Cala Francese for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage de Cala Francese 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 Cala Francese secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plage de Cala Francese is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Cala Francese?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de Cala Francese.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.U Paradisu is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Cala Francese?

There are 51 places to stay in the Plage de Cala Francese area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Cala Francese include:

U Libecciu

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de Cala Francese from parking?

The Plage de Cala Francese 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 Plage de Cala Francese?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de Cala Francese that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Most Northern Point Of Corsica located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de Cala Francese?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de Cala Francese 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?

Plage de Cala Francese (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 Cala Francese (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.