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Beaches to the East of Bonifacio |
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Piantarella |
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Consistent easterly winds make Piantarella one of Corsica's most renowned windsurfing beaches. |
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Just a fifteen-minute walk around the headland brings visitors to the pristine Sperone Beach. |
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Piantarella has two different centres for lessons or hire of windsurfing/kayak gear.
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Calalonga |
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Calalonga is a small undeveloped cove and the steeply shelving beach makes for good snorkeling. |
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Although easily accessible from Bonifacio, the beach doesn't get too affected by the summer crowds. |
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There are no permanent facilities at Calalonga but a van opens in the afternoon to sell refreshments. |
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Rondinara |
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Another postcard favourite, Rondinara with its horseshoe beach is reached by a scenic mountain road. |
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As if to prove its natural charm, small herds of cows can sometimes be seen wandering the beach. |
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Near to the main beach is a smaller, less crowded cove with coarser sand. |
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Beaches to the West of Bonifacio |
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Tonnara |
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Reliable westerly winds make Tonnara another top beach in Corsica for kite surfers and windsurfers. |
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There's a beach bar/restaurant for snacks or a fish restaurant for something more substantial. |
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A bungee trampoline provides great fun for children at Tonnara. Weight range: 15kg - 90kg. |
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Roccapina |
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Despite a lack of facilities, pristine Roccapina beach is very popular during the summer months. |
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Access to the beach is by a 2.5 km dirt track. Cars without four wheel drive should count on a slow descent. |
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Roccapina beach is found beneath the famous "Lion de Roccapina" granite landmark. |
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