Beach of Nonza

Beach of Nonza: have you ever heard about a Corsican beach with a beautiful scenery of a black sand and gray shingles? There is well and truly a beautiful original site just to the west of the island in all its splendor with a magnificent sea and a turquoise water, ideal for making beautiful memories in an environment that we do not see all day.

Unusual, but remarkable, this is what called for by the visitors, who have been inspired with awe, by the unequaled beauty of the beach of Nonza. Established at the foot of the village, the latter is made up of an extent of gravel with a grey color from a distance of 1.4 km. Where can these small shingles come from? Their presence is caused by the extraction of asbestos from a Canari plant, found about 15 km from the beach.

With respect to the safety of the site, the DDASS mentioned that there was no risk of any danger, especially for divers who decided to venture into the vicinity of the beach. As far as its access is concerned, it is necessary to climb 500 steps from the village of Nonza ... This may seem difficult, but the descent is in less than 10 minutes while the climb can take 20 minutes. If you prefer to drive by car on a road located at the extreme north of the beach. As soon as you arrived on site, parking is free offering more freedom and satisfaction to visitors.

Another peculiarity of this black sand beach is its exceptional location. Because the village of Nonza is favorably located facing the wind, its banks are tilting, perfect for those who love jumping between the waves. However, it is advisable to dive only during the summer season, since during the winter, the sea becomes more agitated making swimming dangerous.