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Tonnara Beach Guide

A mecca for water sports enthusiasts! Consistent wind conditions mean that Tonnara is one of the top beaches in Corsica for windsurfing and the increasingly popular sport of kite surfing.

With plenty of other activities on offer, good swimming and two restaurants, the beach is positively buzzing with happy holidaymakers!

Beach Description

Tonnara is a long, wide windswept beach with relatively coarse white sand. It is famous for strong year-round westerly winds, which attract numerous windsurfers and kite surfers. Their spectacular antics in the distance across the bay are fun to watch while you relax on the beach or in the restaurants.

Despite the wind, the swimming is good and there are also good snorkelling opportunities around the rocks.

Beach Video

Tonnara beach retains its unspoilt and idyllic character.

There are some attractive small islands across the bay from the beach, home to several seabird colonies.

Sports/Activities

Windsurfing & Kite surfing

The on-site activity school Paradiz Kite offers lessons in windsurfing and kite surfing (available in English). Prices range from 60 to 80 Euros per person for a half day lesson.

Bungee Trampoline

Right by the beach - great fun for children. Required weight: 15 to 90 kg. Costs: 5 Euros for approximately 10 minutes.

Canyoning and Rock Climbing

Arranged by Paradiz Kite. Usually takes place in the Col de Bavella, in the nearby mountainous Alta Rocca region.

Jet Ski & Quad bikes

Arranged by "Pirate Adventure". Kayaking and boat hire are also available at Tonnara.

Facilities

Beach bar/restaurant

There are two restaurants at Tonarra beach, Le Goèland and Chez Marco.

Le Goèland is a spacious beach bar/restaurant right by the beach, with a good choice of snacks and more substantial food. Windshields provide protection from any strong winds.

Chez Marco is a classy fish restaurant, with a panoramic setting over the cove.

Water Sports

See above

Parking

There is a fairly large car park by the beach, although this can get full in peak season.

Directions

Close to Bonifacio (only 10 km away), Tonnara is well signposted from the main Bonifacio to Sartène road (N196). Take the D358 turning to the beach.

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