What is the water and sand quality of the Alga beach?

The coastline of Alga beach is covered with golden sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Alga beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Alga beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Alga beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Alga beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Alga beach is partially protected from waves.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Alga beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Alga beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Alga beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Alga beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Alga beach?

There are 295 places to stay in the Alga beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Alga beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=24306&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel L'Abbaye</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1349234&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best Western Hotel Casa Bianca</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6485000&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement T2 - Rez-de-Jardin, proche plage et commerces</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5564272&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">RESIDENCE SANTA REGINA</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2583636&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">appartement Calvi</a></li></ul>

How far is the Alga beach from parking?

The Alga beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Alga beach?

There are 4 attractions near Alga beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro della Revellata located in 2.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Alga beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Alga beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Alga beach (Corsica island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Alga beach (Corsica island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Alga beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Alga beach and its beautiful scenery

Alga beach

La Vaccaja, France

6.5

#255 out of 347 in Corsica 10

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling

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Located outside the settlement

Calvi • 2.7 km

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Hiking Area Punta Caldanu

6.4km

Hiking Area Spiaggia del Dalla da Dairago

6.5km

Park Sentier

7.8km

Farm Domaine Orsini

8.4km

Park Jardin Laetitia Casta - Giardinu Letizia Casta

8.7km

Park Baie d' Algaio

8.8km

Hiking Area Départ du sentier des ruines d’Occi

8.9km

Hiking Area Grotte de la Vierge (Eric Frulani)

9.4km

Restaurant La Car A VaN Corsica

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Restaurant Pizza jean marc

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Coffee Shop Acapulco - Pâtisserie boulangerie

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Pizza Restaurant CORSICA PIZZA

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Restaurant Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Pizz Abeille

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Sarl le maquis

6.6km

Restaurant Le Matahari

7.8 - Very good 6.6km

French Restaurant Auberge le Maquis

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarché

5.6km

Supermarket E.Leclerc RELAIS Lumio

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage Oscelluccia

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Roncu

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Faro della Revellata

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Calvi - Arinella di Calvi

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Arinella di Calvi

3.3km

Tourist Attraction La Croix des autrichiens - Capu Di a Veta - À Croce

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Sainte Restitude

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage de l'Arinella

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage di Ghjorghju

7.5km

Historical Landmark Citadella di Calvi

2.8km

Historical Landmark Château du Prince Pierre Bonaparte

8.9km

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About

Alga beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 75th place out of 92 beaches in the Haute-Corse region 61.4 km away from its center, the city of Bastia. It is one of the beaches of Calvi settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

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+24 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Calvi • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Punta Caldanu

6.4km

Hiking Area Spiaggia del Dalla da Dairago

6.5km

Park Sentier

7.8km

Farm Domaine Orsini

8.4km

Park Jardin Laetitia Casta - Giardinu Letizia Casta

8.7km

Park Baie d' Algaio

8.8km

Hiking Area Départ du sentier des ruines d’Occi

8.9km

Hiking Area Grotte de la Vierge (Eric Frulani)

9.4km

Restaurant La Car A VaN Corsica

9.8 - Exceptional 5.3km

Restaurant Pizza jean marc

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Coffee Shop Acapulco - Pâtisserie boulangerie

10 - Exceptional 5.6km

Pizza Restaurant CORSICA PIZZA

9.2 - Excellent 6km

Restaurant Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Restaurant Pizz Abeille

9.4 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Sarl le maquis

6.6km

Restaurant Le Matahari

7.8 - Very good 6.6km

French Restaurant Auberge le Maquis

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarché

5.6km

Supermarket E.Leclerc RELAIS Lumio

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage Oscelluccia

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Roncu

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Faro della Revellata

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Calvi - Arinella di Calvi

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Arinella di Calvi

3.3km

Tourist Attraction La Croix des autrichiens - Capu Di a Veta - À Croce

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Sainte Restitude

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage de l'Arinella

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage di Ghjorghju

7.5km

Historical Landmark Citadella di Calvi

2.8km

Historical Landmark Château du Prince Pierre Bonaparte

8.9km

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12 accomodations nearby

Holiday Home Tramariccia - CAL101 by Interhome

1.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Holiday Home Tramariccia - CAL101 by Interhome

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Calvi • 1.2km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.2 Very good

appartement Calvi

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Located at nearest locality

Calvi • 1.2km from center

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1.7km from the beach

7.2 Good

CLOS SAN MICHELE

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Calvi • 1.4km from center

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1.7km from the beach

Maison de 3 chambres a Calvi a 700 m de la plage avec vue sur la mer spa et jardin clos

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Moncale • 1.4km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Villa U Mulinu

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Calvi • 1.5km from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Victoria

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Calvi • 660m from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Best Western Hotel Casa Bianca

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Moncale • 730m from center

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Appartement T2 - Rez-de-Jardin, proche plage et commerces

2.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Appartement T2 - Rez-de-Jardin, proche plage et commerces

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Calvi • 1km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel L'Abbaye

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Moncale • 630m from center

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2.3km from the beach

7.6 Very good

RESIDENCE SANTA REGINA

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Located at nearest locality

Calvi • 520m from center

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Studio de standing avec loggia et terrasse

2.3km from the beach

8 Very good

Studio de standing avec loggia et terrasse

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Moncale • 520m from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Residence Villa Branda

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Moncale • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 18 min walk

Oscelluccia beach

6.1 Pleasant

2.4km

Plage du Roncu

8.3 Very good

3km

Calvi beach

7.8 Very good

6.3km

Plage de Caldanu

8.1 Very good

6.4km

Moulin Atrium

7.6 Very good

6.6km

Arinella beach

7.8 Very good

7.8km

Rock beach

6 Pleasant

7.8km

Ghjorghju beach

5 Tolerable

Localities

Nearest

Calvi • 2.7km

Main locality of province

Bastia • 61.4km

Transport

Airport

CLY • 7.1km

Train Station

Calvi • 2.4km

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Brynn Belmore

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

The road leading to it is made of hard stones and may require a jeep or a sturdy vehicle to navigate.

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Kylan Aberth

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning! The water is crystal clear and boasts an abundance of marine life and plant growth on the ocean floor. Additionally, the beach is easily accessible, making it a great option for anyone looking to spend a day by the sea.

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Rick Houserank

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is situated in a secluded bay, making it an ideal spot for swimming without being too close to the shore. Additionally, it is easily accessible, making it a convenient choice for beach-goers.

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Anton Vanderhurst

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is stunning and easily accessible.

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Alga beach

La Vaccaja, France

Hiking Area Punta Caldanu

Hiking Area Spiaggia del Dalla da Dairago

Park Sentier

Farm Domaine Orsini

Park Jardin Laetitia Casta - Giardinu Letizia Casta

Park Baie d' Algaio

Hiking Area Départ du sentier des ruines d’Occi

Hiking Area Grotte de la Vierge (Eric Frulani)

Restaurant La Car A VaN Corsica

Restaurant Pizza jean marc

Coffee Shop Acapulco - Pâtisserie boulangerie

Pizza Restaurant CORSICA PIZZA

Restaurant Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre

Restaurant Pizz Abeille

Restaurant Sarl le maquis

Restaurant Le Matahari

French Restaurant Auberge le Maquis

Supermarket SPAR Supermarché

Supermarket E.Leclerc RELAIS Lumio

Tourist Attraction Plage Oscelluccia

Tourist Attraction Plage du Roncu

Tourist Attraction Faro della Revellata

Tourist Attraction Plage de Calvi - Arinella di Calvi

Tourist Attraction Arinella di Calvi

Tourist Attraction La Croix des autrichiens - Capu Di a Veta - À Croce

Tourist Attraction Plage de Sainte Restitude

Tourist Attraction Plage de l'Arinella

Tourist Attraction Plage di Ghjorghju

Historical Landmark Citadella di Calvi

Historical Landmark Château du Prince Pierre Bonaparte

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Weather

Calvi, Corsica, Haute-Corse

Hiking Area Punta Caldanu

Hiking Area Spiaggia del Dalla da Dairago

Park Sentier

Farm Domaine Orsini

Park Jardin Laetitia Casta - Giardinu Letizia Casta

Park Baie d' Algaio

Hiking Area Départ du sentier des ruines d’Occi

Hiking Area Grotte de la Vierge (Eric Frulani)

Restaurant La Car A VaN Corsica

Restaurant Pizza jean marc

Coffee Shop Acapulco - Pâtisserie boulangerie

Pizza Restaurant CORSICA PIZZA

Restaurant Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre

Restaurant Pizz Abeille

Restaurant Sarl le maquis

Restaurant Le Matahari

French Restaurant Auberge le Maquis

Supermarket SPAR Supermarché

Supermarket E.Leclerc RELAIS Lumio

Tourist Attraction Plage Oscelluccia

Tourist Attraction Plage du Roncu

Tourist Attraction Faro della Revellata

Tourist Attraction Plage de Calvi - Arinella di Calvi

Tourist Attraction Arinella di Calvi

Tourist Attraction La Croix des autrichiens - Capu Di a Veta - À Croce

Tourist Attraction Plage de Sainte Restitude

Tourist Attraction Plage de l'Arinella

Tourist Attraction Plage di Ghjorghju

Historical Landmark Citadella di Calvi

Historical Landmark Château du Prince Pierre Bonaparte

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