Description
One of the most beautiful memories of the Cité des Falaises. This beach offers an extraordinary landscape, with its pale sand, sculpted limestone and unforgettable lunar scenery.
It’s not easy to get to, but Saint-Antoine beach is well worth the detour. To reach this very ‘wild’ beach, you have two options: either take the superb Campu Romanilu/Pertusatu walk (3½ hours return) along the top of the cliffs, or drive to the semaphore station, from where it’s a 25-minute walk to reach this exceptional spot (not recommended for families with children carrying equipment or for people with walking difficulties). Please note that during peak season, it’s difficult to find a parking space.
Once you arrive, you can lie back and relax on the fine sand and admire the spectacularly shaped limestone outcrops. Close your eyes and let your imagination run wild… to the right, a small islet extending from Cap de Pertusato, shaped like a boat and known as the ‘rudder of Corsica’. Further away, opposite, lies Sardinia. To the left, at the top of the cliff, the Pertusatu (Pertusato) lighthouse watches over the sea. Close by, an open-air cave (l’Orca), looking impressive against the white cliffs. In the distance, the citadel of Bonifacio, defying the passage of time. Everything seems to come together to make this place a marvel.
In calm weather, you can enjoy the exceptional seabed. If, on the other hand, the sea is rough and windswept, you’ll witness the breathtaking spectacle of the waves crashing against the cliffs. Whatever the weather, whatever the season, this wild and unspoilt spot is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Don’t forget that you are in a nature reserve – the Bouches de Bonifacio. Please follow the rules displayed on the signs and take all your rubbish away with you.