Palombaggia beach
Porto-Vecchio, France
A long curve of fine sand edged by umbrella pines and red granite boulders, facing the Cerbicale islands. Come early or late to find a parking place.
Palombaggia lies south-east of Porto-Vecchio. The very fine, white to slightly golden sand stretches for about 2 km; one source counts three adjoining beaches. Umbrella pines and dunes line the bay, framed by pink to orange granite rocks. In clear weather you can see the protected Cerbicale islands on the horizon.
It takes about 20 minutes to drive here from Porto-Vecchio and around 40 minutes from Bonifacio. A free car park at the north-eastern end fills up quickly around midday in summer; the others belong to restaurants and usually charge a flat daily fee (as of October 2026). Come in the morning or late afternoon, when the low light makes the rocks glow. The water shelves gently, and the beach is supervised in summer.
- Nearest town
- Porto-Vecchio, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.5580, 9.3300
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping naturiste La ChiappaCampsite5 km from Palombaggia beach · 270 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ArutoliCampsite7 km from Palombaggia beachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Les Ilots d´OrCampsite7 km from Palombaggia beachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- La Baie des VoilesCampsite8 km from Palombaggia beachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- U PinarelluCampsite14 km from Palombaggia beachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping FauteaCampsite19 km from Palombaggia beachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Palombaggia beach?
Palombaggia beach is in Porto-Vecchio, France, at GPS 41.5580, 9.3300. It is about 24 km from Bonifacio.
Can you camp near Palombaggia beach?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking de la Plage, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 45 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Palombaggia beach?
Palombaggia beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Corsica: Bavella and the Alta Rocca.
What is there to see near Palombaggia beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rondinara bay (11 km), Bonifacio cliffs (24 km), Aiguilles de Bavella (28 km) and Capo Testa (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Palombaggia beach?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)