Roccapina beach
Roccapina Beach is a beach in a very picturesque location in southwest of Corsica. It's located in the area of the protected nature reserve. On the sides of the beach – rocky hills, on one of which today you can see an ancient Genoese watchtower. The second is a sculpture molded by nature, known to everyone as the Lion of Roccapina. There are barely noticeable hiking trails for beginners and experienced climbers.
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Beach description
Despite the bad access roads and the remoteness of the beach from the benefits of civilization, it's quite popular among families with children, as the shore is almost flat, naturally clean, the water is shallow, and the sun warms the area in summer quite well.
There's no beach equipment, no service at all. The nearest diner is at the territory of a camping site, situated at some distance from the beach. So when you go on vacation here, you have to provide for everything: take water, something to eat, hats, panamas and umbrellas from the sun, because there's nowhere to hide from the merciless Corsican sunrays in the height of summer.
Only hikers or desperate auto enthusiasts can get close to the beach. The last 2.5 km of dirt road near the access way weave between the bumps, a car with low suspension won't be able to even pass. Sometimes the final kilometers become just a mud pool. However, it's quite crowded during the peak season, the parking lot is packed, because no one charges for it.
Main features of Rocсappina Beach:
- 400 m of cleanest sand;
- a picturesque bay with azure water and ships moored at the roads;
- there're no beach activities, you can do any of the sports on your own;
- the vicinity gives an opportunity to develop spiritually and intellectually (by visiting the defensive tower on the rock, hiking to hard-to-reach places on the Lion Ridge, getting to know the nature of the surrounding rocks).
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 Roccapina
Infrastructure
There's no beach restaurant, the nearest place to relax or get something to eat is the inexpensive camping site of Arepos Roccapina, which has the beaten path leading to it. Most hotels with city amenities are within 5-7 km. One of them is - Chambre D'hôtes Domaine Pero Longo, 3*, Sartene.
Multilingual staff serves guests, there's free parking and Wi-Fi. The rooms are well equipped and furnished in Mediterranean style. Breakfast is served. It's allowed to stay with pets. The adjoining territory is something between a garden and a park. There are small tables in the shade of the trees, where you can meditate and drink a cup of coffee. Winding paths wander between flower beds and fountains. The distant views with fields and groves are fascinating.
The food in the nearest restaurants delights tourists. This is primarily beef that is supplied by local farmers. There are a lot of vineyards around, which is why the wine of different sorts flows like water. If you take a few liters with you, they dissapear unnoticed. As is customary in Corsica, there are many dishes of the fish menu. They cook jams from anything here. That's why it's recommended to take them, and also herbs and honey for later. All of this has a unique local taste and aroma. To try any of the popular regional dishes, you should stop by at small family establishments. That's where the authentic taste of dishes is preserved, the hosts welcome visitors as personal guests.
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- The easiest way to get to Roccapina is from Bonifacio (about 30 km) or medieval Sartene (this is closer). Driving on local roads is most convenient with a rented car, which can be taken in all major cities.
- The beach season starts in May and ends in November. The weather is almost always favorable on open rocky plateaus, and can be windy on the shores.
- When traveling along the mountain paths and ridges of the Lion de Roccapina, you shouldn't take your children with you. It's necessary to have appropriate shoes, beware of thickets in which you can get hurt. Climbing the “crown” of the Lion is only possible for experienced climbers. For untrained people, such an event can become dangerous.
- Which sights to see around here:
- architectural and archaeological monuments of historical Sartene, it is very interesting to get to the theatrical performances held here;
- tired of megacities can go to Propriano;
- Chapelle de Santa Reparata, one of the religious monuments in Bonifacio;
- the Chapel of Santa Maria Assunta, also a religious building about 30 km away.
- you'll be very pleased with the local liquor stores that have something they don't sell anywhere else.