Santa Giulia Beach

One of Corsica’s most family-friendly beaches

With its brilliant white sand, shallow turquoise lagoon and breathtaking natural setting, Santa Giulia Beach is one of the most popular beaches in southern Corsica. Located just a few kilometres south of Porto-Vecchio, it’s a favourite with families, couples and groups looking to enjoy a relaxing day by the Mediterranean.

Whether you’re swimming in the calm, crystal-clear water, enjoying watersports or simply soaking up the sunshine, Santa Giulia is one of those places that perfectly captures the beauty of a Corsican camping holiday.

At a Glance

Region: South Corsica (Corse-du-Sud)

Nearest Town: Porto-Vecchio

Best For: Families, swimming, paddleboarding and relaxing

Facilities: Beach restaurants, cafés, sunbed hire, watersports and seasonal amenities

Parking: Large parking area close to the beach (seasonal charges may apply)

Time to Spend: Half day to full day

Why Visit Santa Giulia Beach?

Santa Giulia is famous for its sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay, creating calm, shallow water that remains warm throughout the summer months. The beach is particularly popular with families thanks to its gentle slope into the sea, allowing children to paddle and swim safely under supervision.

The striking contrast between the dazzling white sand, clear turquoise water and surrounding green hills creates one of Corsica’s most picturesque coastal landscapes. It’s easy to understand why Santa Giulia is regularly featured among the island’s finest beaches.

Despite its popularity, the beach offers plenty of opportunities to relax, whether you choose to hire a sunbed, enjoy lunch overlooking the bay or simply spread out your towel on the soft sand.

Highlights

Shallow Turquoise Lagoon

Santa Giulia’s calm lagoon is one of its biggest attractions. The shallow water stretches a considerable distance from the shore, making it perfect for swimming, paddling and younger children.

White Sandy Beach

Soft white sand and gently shelving water create an idyllic setting for a relaxing beach day. The beach is well maintained and offers plenty of space throughout much of the year.

Watersports

The sheltered bay provides ideal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking and pedalos, with seasonal equipment hire available during the summer months.

Spectacular Scenery

Surrounded by pine-covered hills and overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean, Santa Giulia is every bit as impressive as the postcards suggest.

Perfect For…

Families

Santa Giulia is widely regarded as one of the best family beaches in Corsica. The calm water, soft sand and excellent facilities make it ideal for visitors with children of all ages.

Couples

The peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery make Santa Giulia a wonderful place to relax together, whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning swim or lunch overlooking the bay.

Groups

With watersports, beach restaurants and plenty of space to spread out, Santa Giulia is an excellent choice for groups spending the day on the coast.

Camping Holidays

Located close to many of southern Corsica’s most popular campsites, Santa Giulia is an easy and rewarding day trip during any camping holiday in the Porto-Vecchio area.

Top Tips

Arrive Early

Santa Giulia is one of the island’s most popular beaches, particularly during July and August. Arriving early helps you secure parking and enjoy a quieter start to the day.

Explore the Bay

Walking along the shoreline offers different viewpoints across the lagoon and is a great way to appreciate the beach’s natural beauty.

Try Paddleboarding

The calm, sheltered water provides excellent conditions for beginners wanting to try paddleboarding or kayaking.

Bring Sun Protection

Natural shade is limited on parts of the beach, so sunscreen, hats and plenty of drinking water are essential during the summer.

How to Get There

Santa Giulia Beach is located approximately 8 kilometres south of Porto-Vecchio and is easily reached in around 15 minutes by car.

The nearest airport is Figari Sud-Corse Airport, approximately 25 kilometres away, making Santa Giulia one of the easiest beaches in Corsica to reach for visitors arriving by air.

If you’re travelling by ferry, Porto-Vecchio is the closest port, while Bastia is around two and a half hours away by road.

Nearby Places to Explore

If you’re exploring southern Corsica, Santa Giulia is perfectly positioned for discovering some of the island’s best-loved destinations.

• Palombaggia Beach
• Porto-Vecchio
• Rondinara Beach
• Bonifacio Old Town
• Lavezzi Islands

Stay Nearby

Santa Giulia Beach is surrounded by some of southern Corsica’s finest campsites, making it an excellent base for exploring Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio and the spectacular coastline of Corse-du-Sud.

Whether you’re searching for a beachfront campsite, a family holiday park or somewhere peaceful to relax after a day by the sea, you’ll find plenty of handpicked campsites nearby.