#301 European Rank

Plage de Nonza

Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica, France•Mediterranean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Pierre Bona (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.56/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

24.9°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€65/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Volcanic Black Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Ideal Swimming

Jan

13.9°C

Air 19°C

Feb

13.4°C

Air 20°C

Mar

13.6°C

Air 22°C

Apr

14.8°C

Air 25°C

May

17.5°C

Air 28°C

Jun

21.1°C

Air 31°C

Jul

23.9°C

Air 33°C

Peak

Aug

24.9°C

Air 33°C

Sep

22.9°C

Air 31°C

Oct

20.5°C

Air 28°C

Nov

17.9°C

Air 24°C

Dec

15.3°C

Air 21°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 14 Jun – 9 Oct (>21°C) · 117 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all France Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.5 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Plage de Nonza

A striking ribbon of dark pebbles below a cliff-perched watchtower, tinted grey-black by old mine residue.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Reached by descending a steep stone staircase of over 500 steps from Nonza village perched on the cliff

•Protected Status / Environment: Classified natural and cultural landscape of Cap Corse

•Notable Feature: Striking dark grey/black pebble and shale shoreline where visitors spell messages using contrasting white stones

Official Tourism Authorities:visit-corsica.com destination-capcorse.corsica

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica. Accessible via regional coastal roads (42.790°N, 9.343°E).

•Deepens quickly, pebble entry, can be breezy.

•Beneath the cliff-top village of Nonza on Cap Corse's wild west coast.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

AJA / FSC · 35m drive

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plage de Nonza

What is the water temperature at Plage de Nonza?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Plage de Nonza averages 24.9°C (77°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Plage de Nonza?

Plage de Nonza is classified as a volcanic black sand shoreline located in Nonza, Cap Corse, Corsica, France.

Is Plage de Nonza good for families with kids?

Yes, Plage de Nonza is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Plage de Nonza?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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Airport & Port Transfers

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