Plage d'Isolella

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Plage d'Isolella, Sandy beach in Pietrosella, France

Plage d'Isolella is a sandy beach set in a curved bay with granite boulders and transparent waters near the Sanguinaires islands on southern Corsica's coast. The shoreline features both open sandy areas and protected rocky sections that create natural features along the water's edge.

The Genoese tower of Isolella was built in the 16th century on the headland above the beach as a coastal defense structure. These fortifications were part of a broader network designed to protect the Corsican coast from maritime threats.

Local families gather at this beach during summer evenings to practice traditional Corsican beach activities and swimming competitions.

Arriving early during busy periods helps secure parking, as spaces near the beach are limited and the narrow access road fills up quickly. The sandy and rocky sections offer different experiences, so exploring at your own pace works well here.

Small rocky coves and natural pools form between the granite formations at low tide, revealing hidden sections of the shoreline. These shallow basins are a distinctive feature shaped by the granite landscape.

Location: Pietrosella

Address: RQW2+2X, 20166 Pietrosella, France

Website: https://visit-corsica.com/fre/Mon-sejour/Patrimoine-naturel/Tout-le-patrimoine-naturel/PLAGE-D-ISOLELLA

GPS coordinates: 41.84311,8.75133

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48

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Natural locations and hidden beaches in Corsica

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.

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