Plage de Cala, Beach in Rogliano, Corsica, France
Plage de Cala is a small beach on the northern tip of Corsica, within the commune of Rogliano. It sits inside a natural bay framed by rocky outcrops and low Mediterranean vegetation, with sand that gives way to pebbles closer to the waterline.
The coast around Rogliano was under Genoese rule during the medieval period, and several watchtowers built then still stand on the surrounding hills. The beach itself stayed largely untouched until visitors began arriving in greater numbers in the latter half of the 20th century.
The name "Cala" comes from Arabic and refers to a small sheltered bay. Local fishermen still bring their boats close to shore in the early morning, which gives the place a working rhythm that visitors can observe directly from the sand.
The beach is reachable from Rogliano by a short drive or a walk along a gentle path through Mediterranean scrub. Going early in the morning is a good idea in summer, as the access path and shaded spots fill up as the day goes on.
The beach sits at the tip of Cap Corse, the narrow peninsula that stretches northward from the island. On clear days, you can see the coast of mainland Italy on the horizon directly from the shoreline.
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