Saleccia beach, White sand beach in northern Corsica, France
Saleccia is a beach in northern Corsica, France, stretching over 1200 meters (3900 feet). White sand forms dunes behind the turquoise water, while the mountains of Cap Corse rise in the background.
In 1943, the submarine Casabianca used this remote beach to deliver weapons to French resistance fighters. The bay offered a sheltered point for secret operations during the German occupation of Corsica.
The film The Longest Day from 1961 used this beach to shoot scenes of the Normandy landings. The location was chosen because it resembled northern French coasts.
A boat from Saint-Florent takes around 25 minutes and runs regularly during summer months. Alternatively, a long hiking trail through the Désert des Agriates or a rough track for off-road vehicles leads to the beach.
The beach has no fixed facilities like restaurants or sunshade rentals. Its location within the protected desert landscape of the Agriates preserves the original state of the coastline.
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