Ostriconi beach, Sand beach near L'Ile-Rousse, France.
Description
Ostriconi beach stretches for about 800 meters of fine white sand at a river mouth, backed by rolling dunes and mountain ridges. The landscape flows naturally from river wetlands through sandy terrain to the sea.
History
The beach marks the start of the customs officers' path, an old route that once connected coastal points from here to Saint-Florent. This trail served as a control route for monitoring trade along the shoreline.
Culture
The beach is home to freely grazing cattle that wander across the sand throughout the year, creating an unusual and natural rhythm to coastal life. This presence shapes the landscape in a way rarely seen on crowded European beaches.
Practical
Access to the beach requires parking near Camping de l'Ostriconi and walking along a marked footpath for about 15 minutes. The trail is clearly signposted and relatively easy to follow at a steady pace.
Did you know?
The beach serves as the gateway to the Agriate desert, where river wetlands, sand dunes, and marine environments meet in a single area. This rare combination of different ecosystems makes it a transition point between inland and coastal landscapes.
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