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Beaches

• Cala-Rossa
Located 200 meters from Marina Rossa, Cala-Rossa is a long white sand beach offering sailing activities as well as restaurants, to have lunch or dinner with a great panarama on the gulf.

• Benedettu
Benedettu is a small white sand beach located 2 kms away from Marina Rossa. Due to its position it offers both a view on Porto-Vecchio and the gulf.

• St Cyprien
3 kms away from Marina Rossa, St Cyprien is an outstanding beach with turquoise water. Restaurants and sailing activities are offered. Do not hesitate to walk to the extreme left side of the beach to appreciate tranquility and cristal water.

• Palombaggia
On the other side of the gulf, approx. 20 minutes away from Marina Rossa, is Palombaggia, one of the most beautiful beach of Corsica, with restaurants and sailing activities.

• Santa Julia
Closed to Palombaggia is Santa Julia, another must-see of Porto-Vecchio area. White sand and lagoon-type waters will welcome you, alongside with restaurants and sailing activities.
Food & Restaurants (near-by)

1. Le 37°2
• Cala Rossa Beach (400 meters)
• Snack, salad, sandwishes
• Day only
• Price: 20-50€ /person
• Booking : 04.95.71.70.24

2. Chez Marco
• St Cyprien Beach (3 kms)
• Snack, salad, pizza
• Day & Night
• Price: 20-40€ /person
• Booking :04.95.71.63.76

3. Le Passe-temps
• Osu River (2 kms)
• Meat and Pizza
• Day & Night
• Price: 30-40€ /person

4. Le Rancho Plage
• Cala Rossa Beach (300 meters)
• Day & night
• Meats & Seafood
• Price: 30-50€ /person
• booking: 04.95.71.62.67

5. Le Grand Hotel de Cala-Rossa
• 400 meters from Marina Rossa
• Day & Night
• Gastronomic restaurant
• Price: 150€/person
• booking: 04.95.71.61.51

6. L’Emporium
• Mall St Cyprien
• Cuisine / bistro, Corsican, French, organic
• Day & Night
• Price: 30-50€ /person
• Booking : 06.86.77.24.10

Sports

• Sailing/Fun Board
* Cala Rossa Beach:– Catamaran lessons and Sailboard

– Kayak pitches
– Stand Up Paddle, Catamaran
– Pedalo, Canoe
– info: 06.77.17.55.65

* St Cyprien Beach: Hobby cat, sailing & motor boat, Fun board renting are available on the beach
A sailing school is available for people wishing to discover and enjoy water sports.
Info : 04.95.71.00.48

• Diving
– You can rent or buy diving equipment at the Station Elf of St Cyprien (2 kms away from Marina Rossa)
– Diving Club in St Cyprien : 04.95.71.65.50
– Diving Club SUB TORTUE : 06.22.14.58.28 or 06.78.13.95.57

• Water-skiing
– St Cyprien beach provides you with water-skiing tours.
– WaterSkiing Club LE PONTON 06.15.73.42.00

• Boat renting
– Saint-Cyprien : 06.86.11.00.18
– Corsil : 04.95.71.44.41

• Tennis
– 200 meters away from Marina Rossa. Get your booking at the Caranella Residence (just on the other side of the road of Marina Rossa). Sun allows to play from 7 A.M to 9 P.M. (avoid from 11 AM to 5 PM due to weather).
– In July & August, contact Christophe on the court.
– Others months : Go directly on the court

• Squash
– Just after the tennis (coming from Marina Rossa), on the right side of the road, you will be able to access an in-door squash.

• Golf
– For the fanatics, don’t miss the Sperone Golf (25 kms away from Marina Rossa on the road towards Bonifacio). Certainly one of the most beautiful golf of Europe (and one of the most difficult too).
– Information:04.95.73.17.13

• Moutain Bike
– Bicycle (VTT) & Scooters : 06.08.68.31.51
Shopping

• Porto-Vecchio
– Food:
• 2 supermarkets (Leclerc, Geant Casino) with malls are available in Porto-Vecchio, located in the long straight line when you are entering the city from Marina Rossa.
• The are usually open from Monday to Saturday (8.45 AM- 8 PM)
– Others
• Will going up on the old city of Porto-Vecchio you will find on the main road a number of shops offering regional products but also fashion clothes and decoration.

• St Erasme
– 200 meters from Marina Rossa
– Open from May to October
– Boulangerie, tabac, journaux
– Small supermarket, bakery, tobacco & newspaper
• St Cyprien
– 3 kms from Marina Rossa
– Mall : Small supermarket, library, newspapers, butcher, Bakery & tea room Le Corail (Tel : 04.95.71.64.47)

• Others
– Some small shops selling fruits and vegetables are available along the road going to Porto Vecchio
– There is a fish market, « Le Chalut », on the road towards the port of Porto Vecchio.