Petit and Grand Sperone

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White sand, turquoise waters, two beaches that are among the jewels of Bonifacio.
Head to Grand Sperone, where it is much less crowded.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 23 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 28 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 22 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bonifacio (20169)
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    Start/End: N 41.377725° / E 9.219685°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4255OT
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Grand Spérone Beach
Sperone Golf Course
Shaded trail
Stairs in the rock

Description of the walk

From Bonifacio, head towards “Plage de Piantarella”. Parking available along the road.

(S/E) From your car, head towards the beach and turn right immediately. Here you will encounter the only difficult part of the route (walking over rocks, no danger). Walk along Piantarella Beach.

(1) At the end of the beach, take the path leading off to the right; do not stay by the sea (several paths ahead and narrow passages under the branches) and you will arrive at Petit Spérone Beach.

(2) Cross the small Sperono stream, take the steps carved into the rock and continue along the path until you reach a sign pointing to Grand Spérone Beach.

(3) Follow the sign to reach this beach via a well-shaded path.

(4) At the crossroads, do not take the path on the left but follow the path straight ahead. You are now below Sperone Golf Course. Head towards the steps.

(5) Take these down to the beach. Walk along the beach, keeping to the left, then head back up the path.

(4) Turn right and follow the route back the way you came to reach the car park at Piantarella Beach (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Piantarella Beach car park
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 1 m - End of Piantarella Beach
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 14 m - Sign for Grand Spérone Beach
  4. 3 : km 1.57 - alt. 22 m - Path junction
  5. 4 : km 1.66 - alt. 16 m - Return junction
  6. 5 : km 1.77 - alt. 14 m - Stairs
  7. S/E : km 3.58 - alt. 6 m - Piantarella Beach car park

Notes

Swimming possible.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
behache64
behache64

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

It's not a hike, but a path leading to two lovely beaches, granted by the golf club so as not to be disturbed...

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behache64
behache64

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

This is not a hiking trail but a passage granted by the golf course to access beautiful beaches without disturbing anyone.

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Mayette
Mayette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike that takes you to the little Sperone
Parking is available along the road. At the end of September, there were no problems, but there were already quite a few cars... and in summer?
Good guidance for the hike
Easy
Make sure you have good shoes as you walk over rocks by the sea
Small shaded path along the golf course

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caouec
caouec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Ideal for combining short hikes and beautiful beaches, especially Piccolo and Grande Sperone. Piantarella is not worth visiting.
For the more curious, continue along the coastal path as far as possible after Grand Sperone, avoiding entering private property, which unfortunately does not allow you to follow the coast to the beautiful cove of Sciumarra.

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lemajordesrandonneurs
lemajordesrandonneurs

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Be sure to bring water shoes if possible so you're comfortable at the start of the walk. The small beach you reach is truly magnificent, with turquoise water and well hidden from view. One of the best beaches in Bonifacio.

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Famille44
Famille44
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike facing Piana Island in the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia. The water is beautifully coloured. Choose the Grand Sperone beach as it is less crowded for swimming.

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