Acciolu Beach

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A beautiful hike that allows you to discover some stunning beaches, starting with Ostriconi beach. After this beach, take the coastal path, which is the start of the Agriate Desert tour, and head back up to Acciolu Bay.
There are several beautiful coves along the way.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 235 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 229 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 105 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 0 m
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Ostriconi beach
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Ostriconi beach
The coastal path

Description of the walk

Park your car on the side of the road (N197), near an inn. The car park is on the right as you head towards Île Rousse.

(S/E) Take the path at the back of the car park.

(1) Turn left onto the path and continue straight ahead, passing through the hamlet of Gradu.

(2) Leave the track that returns to the N197 on your left and continue straight ahead until you see Ostriconi beach.

(3) You can go swimming on the way back. Take the path that climbs up to the right at the end of the beach, then follow the coastal path (there are some beautiful coves along the path).

(4) Pass the ruined sheepfolds of Sualellu and then Chimia and continue to follow the coastal path (there are some beautiful coves along the path).

(5) Once at Monte Orlandu (elevation 107), continue in the same direction and head towards Acciolu Bay (after Cap de l'Acciolu). Go all the way to the end.

(6) Descend via one of the small paths (be careful, the slope is a little difficult) to reach the beach.

(7) Take the same route back to the N197 and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Parking on the edge of the N197
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 9 m - Fork in the road, left
  3. 2 : km 1.63 - alt. 10 m - Gradu, straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 2.32 - alt. 6 m - Ostriconi Beach
  5. 4 : km 4.25 - alt. 34 m - Sualellu sheepfolds
  6. 5 : km 5.82 - alt. 95 m - Monte Orlandu
  7. 6 : km 6.98 - alt. 35 m - Acciolu Bay
  8. 7 : km 7.14 - alt. 0 m - Acciolu Beach
  9. S/E : km 14.27 - alt. 8 m - Parking on the edge of the N197

Notes

There is no shelter or water source. Bring water if it is hot, as the trail is completely unshaded.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 34 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Gargani
Gargani

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A third of the hike does not follow the coastline, but rather passes through the scrubland inland. The hike is not difficult, and there are some stunning sections along the coast, such as Asciulu beach
Avoid during hot weather, even though swimming is possible

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dom78320
dom78320

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very nice walk to avoid when it's very hot beautiful beaches

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gridou de mex
gridou de mex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Setting off at 8am, we found the scenery splendid and not too difficult, either in terms of the difference in altitude or the distance.
No technical sections either, you just need to take water, at least 1.5l/person.

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Weifter
Weifter

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The walk is more difficult than described, with sandy terrain and a steep gradient. The heat and lack of shade add to the difficulty of the route. If you plan to do this walk, remember to bring plenty of water. And don't be put off by the idea of several boats and jetskis coming into the cove, possibly with accompanying music... All the same, the scenery at the top of the beach is beautiful.

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Gautier00
Gautier00

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, with parking nearby and plenty of shade.
You can cool off on the beach or in the coves almost the whole way.
Beautiful views.
A walk not to be missed!

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claudeouest
claudeouest

Hello,
A very pretty and relaxing walk through a prickly pear forest...
A note about parking: do not use the PRIVATE car park belonging to the pizzeria. There is a car park opposite the pizzeria (refreshment bar) on the LEFT-hand side when travelling to L'Ile Rousse.
Thank you

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Viréecorse
Viréecorse
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For us, it was mission impossible. Despite my husband's years of scouting, we got lost and ended up travelling 22 km and having to pay someone to bring us back in a 4x4. It has to be said that the signposting is almost non-existent.

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Juliejank
Juliejank
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

My advice is to leave from the route car park as the approach to the coast is magnificent. You cross a field of prickly pear trees of incredible shapes.

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DUGIT
DUGIT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent walk, not a loop, but well signposted, good swim on the deserted Acciolu beach and the Ostriconni beach on the way back, the latter crowded.

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jcc_peche
jcc_peche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk. Accessible, the return loop is poorly signposted and you end up on a busy secondary road for over a kilometre. It's a shame.

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anita emery
anita emery

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Super hike in a magnificent setting
Possibility of leaving from the ostriconi beach car park to shorten the walk

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caouec
caouec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

pleasant circuit, but to be done early because of the heat even with the sea air
set off from the holiday village of l'ostricioni which requires you to cross the stream on your left when you reach the beach
follow the path from the road, cross a bridge and go to the beach (on foot)

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Frattagnolu
Frattagnolu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant mid-season hike. Bring water and a hat!

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efao45
efao45

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

SUPERB WALK, MAGNIFICENT SCENERY, BEST DONE IN THE MORNING.

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narchier07
narchier07

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We had to ford an arm of water (about 1 m deep) to reach the beach, then walk in the sand to cross the beach, and put our socks and walking shoes back on to start the walk on the path.
Same thing on the way back!
Apart from this incident, the scenery was magnificent, as always in Corsica!

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