Continent
Europe
Country
France
Next Big City
Ajaccio
Next Town
Bonifacio
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Rocks
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Beautiful, crystal clear water. Flat to choppy. One big rock in the water in front of the beach and one further outside of the bay.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Rocks
Beach Users:
None

300m long, sandy beach. Rocks on both ends.

Weather

Spring:
Shorty
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorty
Winter:
Normal

During summer 23-30°C, and water about 22°C as well. Short or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
WSW, W
Main Direction:
No information

Good with westerly Mistral winds, but West is onshore.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Take the road N196 from Bonifacio to Sartene. Approx 5 km outside Bonifacio you will see a sign to Tonnara, approx. 1 km down the main road. Stop on top of hill to get a good overview over the beaches. Just before you reach Tonara, turn left and drive the small dirt road until you hit the beach of Stagniola.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

No information