What to do and see at Santa Giulia?
Ideally located between the spectacular, mountainous interior of the island of Beauty and its azure waters, Santa Giulia beach holds a special place. Staying on holiday in Santa Giulia gives you direct access to one of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica, perhaps even one of the finest in the world. Its turquoise waters gradually shift into a deep blue, all the way to the horizon. Want to learn more about what awaits you in Santa Giulia? Keep reading, and book one of our holiday apartments just a few metres from the beach today.
The Gulf of SANTA GIULIA
South of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio lies Santa Giulia bay. A lagoon at the foot of the mountains, lapped by kilometres of fine white sand... it is one of the most famous beaches to visit during your holidays in southern Corsica. Its shallow waters turn it into a real marine garden for children, who are sure to spend unforgettable holidays at this seaside resort.
In the northern part of the bay, you will first come across the Marina di Santa Giulia and the small paradise beaches of Petragio. Further south, you will reach Santa Giulia Long Beach, where umbrella pines separate the beach from the lagoon.
The beauty of the Santa Giulia bay has earned it the nickname Pearl of southern Corsica, and it is easy to see why. The bay's shallow waters give it an incredible blue colour, and the iridescent play of sunlight beneath the sea can be seen through the clear, sparkling water.
The light blue is broken only by dark patches in the form of underwater rocks and small meadows of seagrass. If you swim with a mask, you will surely spot little fish everywhere.
Activities in Santa Giulia
Santa Giulia offers its holidaymakers a wide range of water activities. During your trip to Corsica, and in Santa Giulia in particular, dive beneath the surface of the Mediterranean and discover the incredible life that exists on the seabed. Or put on your snorkel and fins and explore the unusual, mysterious world of shallow tropical waters.
Learn to windsurf or kitesurf, or sail across the bay with an excellent guide. As the water slaps against your board or the hull of your boat, you feel the urge to move forward, pushed along by the coastal winds. Alternatively, rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy the calmer side of the open water during your stay in Corsica.
Hiking enthusiasts can explore the fine sandy beaches of Santa Giulia and Palombaggia. At sunrise, you can climb onto a majestic mount and ride through idyllic scrubland, the blazing sky lighting up and regularly intensifying the colours of your surroundings. Walk along the sandy beach, feet in the water, to bathe and cool your well-trained horse.
You can also fly over the white sand beach of Santa Giulia and enjoy a breathtaking view from a light aircraft or a paraglider. Santa Giulia is just as beautiful from the sky. The soft pale blue bay is home to vast turquoise waters. From the air, the rounded bay looks like a mushroom cloud, but its explosion is full of life and vivid colours.
This experience gives you a sense of the true depth of Corsica's landscapes. Flying over the mirror-smooth water, the only disturbances on the calm bay are the inaccessible spots left by the boat's wake and skis. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the nature reserve, the Bavella needles and the pale red rocks near the beach.
