Arinella beach

Arinella is the largest beach in Corsica, located on the north-eastern part of the island. Its length exceeds 6 km, and its width reaches 40 m.

Beach description

This place has the following infrastructure:

  1. sunbeds;
  2. sun-screening umbrellas;
  3. showers;
  4. changing cabins;
  5. garbage cans;
  6. lifeguard towers.

On the seashore there are bars with a wide range of drinks and restaurants serving the best Corsican cuisine.

The beach is famous for its soft and snow-white sand, plenty of greenery, warm and crystal clear water. Its guests enjoy a great view of the Corsican mountains, the endless water surface and the city of Bastia.

Arinella is popular with families with children due to the following features:

  • gradual increase in depth;
  • impeccable cleanliness;
  • no big waves (they only occur in stormy weather);
  • soft bottom.

The beach also has children's playgrounds with swings, inflatable constructions, ropes, slides and other attractions. And for teenagers and adults, there's a skate park. It's located near the Biguglia Nature Reserve.

Please note: Arinella has all the necessary infrastructure for people with disabilities.

The beach is located 5 km away from the city of Bastia. You can get here on foot, by car, taxi or by train.

When is the best time to go?

It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high. 

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10 place in rating Corsica 3 place in rating Bastia
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