Ficaghjola Beach, Beach in Piana, France
The beach features red granite cliffs that contrast with Mediterranean waters, creating a natural inlet within the Calanques of Piana.
The shoreline retains old fishermen cabins from past generations who utilized this protected cove as a base for their maritime activities.
The beach lies within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gulf of Porto, recognized for its exceptional geological formations and natural heritage.
Visitors can reach the beach via a steep, narrow road from Piana village, with parking available 800 meters from the shore.
The location provides direct access to hiking trails through the Calanques, offering opportunities to explore the red rock formations.
Location: Piana
Address: Plage de Ficaghjola, 20115 Piana, France
GPS coordinates: 42.25142,8.62677
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
Corsica is a Mediterranean island with a varied landscape that ranges from rocky coastlines to white sand beaches, mountain lakes, and deep canyons. The island combines water in many forms: quiet coves with clear seas, mountain streams flowing through granite rock, and lagoons at sheltered coastal sections. These locations show the geological history of the island, with rock formations shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. Along the coast stand old watchtowers from the time when the island needed protection from attacks by sea, while inland prehistoric sites give evidence of early settlers.From the black pebble beaches on the northern coast to the long sandy beaches in the south, the island offers a range of landscapes. Some beaches lie in remote coves accessible only on foot or by boat, others are found at river mouths where fresh water meets the sea. In the mountains there are waterfalls and clear alpine lakes at elevations over 6000 feet (1800 meters). Roads through the canyons follow river courses and connect the coast to the interior, passing through narrow valleys between steep rock walls.
Calanques de Piana
8.2 km
Scandola Nature Reserve
12.7 km
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
8.2 km
Torra d'Omigna
12.9 km
Torra di Girolata
10.8 km
Torra di Portu
5.7 km
Torra di Turghju
6.4 km
Torra d'Orchinu
9.4 km
Cargèse Orthodox Church
13.4 km
Arone beach
6.2 km
Église Latine de Cargèse
13.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Ota
9.7 km
Église St-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Piana
1.8 km
Église Saint-François d'Osani
8.1 km
Église de l'Assomption de Piana
1.6 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Curzo
8.6 km
Église Sant-Antoine de Padoue de Partinello
8.1 km
Ancienne église Saint-Élie de Cargèse
11.9 km
Pont génois de Pianella
11.1 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Serriera
8.8 km
Église Saint-Siméon de Marignana
7.5 km
Hôtel Les Roches Rouges de Piana
1.8 km
Pont de Zaglia
12.3 km
Chapelle funéraire de Cargèse
13 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lozzi
10.2 km
Piana (munisipyo)
1.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie de Paomia
11.8 km
Plage de Péru
12.1 kmReviews
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