Ricanto beach

Ricanto Beach - locals often call it Tahiti - is the largest beach of Ajaccio and the closest to the city centre. The length of the coast is about 3 km of light yellow sand with a small admixture of small shells. The bright turquoise Mediterranean Sea is predominantly calm and quiet.

Beach description

During tides, entry into the water can be deep, and during periods of cast, Ricanto becomes shallow. In the summertime, the beach is covered with beautiful straw huts for recreation, and specially for people with disabilities is equipped with a flooring for walks along the sea. It's popular both among locals and holidaymakers.

A significant advantage of Ricanto is the spacious parking for cars, located within walking distance of the sea. It is also worth noting that there is an airport near the beach. Local authorities thought that this neighborhood would not allow Ricanto to become a popular place, but the view of the runways and the noise of the planes does not prevent tourists and locals to come to this beach over and over again. The coast is also known to be one of the oldest Genoese towers to be preserved on its territory.

Also Ricanto is one of the few beaches on the island where there is a place for nudism, it is located in the part of the coast that is closer to the airport.

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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Hotel Campo Dell'oro
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Residence de Tourisme Ajaccio Amiraute
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Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute
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