Grand Capo beach
The beauty of Grand Capo is its simplicity and lack of infrastructure. This beach is the epitome of the wildlife that surrounds the resort town. The surf noise, picturesque panoramas and desert of the Gran Capo provide a unique opportunity to blend in with nature and recharge its energy.
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Beach description
Gran Capo beach, also known among the locals as "Saint Antoine", is the pride of Ajaccio. This beautiful large beach boasts fine yellow sand with shimmering golden overflows and endless turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, merging with the sky to form a single whole on the horizon. Surrounded by hills, the Grand Capo has preserved its natural beauty untouched by man. Only a couple of huts with drinks and snacks remind us that this is not a deserted island. It consists of a large coast of two beaches separated by a field:
- "Gran Capo" is a popular beach among tourists and residents;
- "Little Capo" is a less famous place, more often the locals rest on this beach.
Many call this beach untapped because of the high and violent waves that attract surfers from all over the world. In seasons where the sea is calm, the Grand Capo is comfortable and safe to swim. To see if it is possible to swim, a special flag is hung on the beach, signalling the safety of the waters. By the way, the left side of the Grand Capo is for nudists.
Gran Capo can be reached by car or taxi, public transport rarely runs in this direction. The distance from Ajaccio to the beach is 11 km.
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.
Video: Beach Grand Capo
Infrastructure
Gran Capo is like a small nature reserve with no hotels or restaurants nearby. The closest hotel to the beach is Hotel Stella di Mare. Beautiful hotel with its own restaurant and pool creates all the conditions for an unforgettable holiday in Corsica.
The Grand Kapo is quite popular with people who are very fond of surfing. There are not many places near Ajaccio where you can do this sport.
Unlike many of the resort's beaches, just a few meters from Grand Capo, there is ample parking space for cars. More visitors to the Grand Capo in the evening. Tourists and locals come to this beach to enjoy the sunset amidst the stirring sea. And at night, a starry sky hangs over the Grand Capo of extraordinary beauty.
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The sign before the beach entrance says: "Welcome to the Paradise." And it really is, the coast is beautiful any time of year. This beach is a natural treasure, so there are no bars or restaurants on Gran Capo except for the small huts offering drinks and light snacks.
It's better to get to the beach early in the morning: at this time the coast is deserted and the water in the sea is crystal clear. The Capo Grand Prix is rarely overcrowded, but there is an influx of tourists between June and August.
To diversify your beach holiday, we recommend visiting Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.