Erbaju beach, Sand beach on southwest coast of Corsica, France
Erbaju is a sand beach on Corsica's southwest coast between Sartène and Bonifacio. The wide, light-colored shore extends for several kilometers and forms natural dunes that rise from the sea toward the inland landscape.
A Genoese tower stands on the heights above the beach and dates from a time when Corsica needed protection from sea attacks. This fortification was part of a broader network that defended the island.
The beach belongs to the Sartène area, a place with typical Corsican stone buildings and narrow lanes. Visitors who arrive here feel the connection between the coast and the mountainous interior.
To reach the beach, park at nearby Roccapina beach and follow blue-marked trails. The walk takes about 30 minutes, but the path is well marked and relatively easy to follow.
At the northern end of the beach, the Ortolo River meets the sea and creates small, isolated sandy coves. This river mouth forms a special landscape where fresh water and saltwater meet.
Location: Sartène
GPS coordinates: 41.50250,8.91990
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05
The French coastline stretches over more than 3,100 miles and features a notable variety of beaches. From Brittany's granite coasts to Mediterranean coves, including wide Atlantic stretches and Corsican bays with clear waters, each coastal area has its own character. This selection takes you away from crowded seaside resorts to beaches that have maintained their natural state. You will find the wild Piémanson beach in Camargue, accessible only via a dirt road and visited by pink flamingos, the discreet Nonnes beach on the Gironde estuary with its caves carved into the cliffs, or Notre-Dame beach on Porquerolles, considered one of the top spots in the Mediterranean. In Corsica, Saleccia requires an hour of walking or a boat trip to reach, while the Côte des Basques in Biarritz has attracted surfers since the 1950s. Some beaches demand effort to access, others are protected as nature reserves, but all offer a different experience from mass tourism.
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