Plage de San Giuseppe

A wild, unspoiled setting

San Giuseppe beach stretches out at the mouth of the Liamone, on the Coggia coast in southern Corsica. It's a wild, sandy beach, very large, framed by a line of dunes that cuts it off from view and from the bustle nearby.

The surroundings have stayed natural, with no heavy development, which largely explains why naturists have been gathering here for a long time. Here, nature does the job that privacy screens do elsewhere.

Lots of space, few people

The size of the site changes everything: everyone can lay their towel far from others, without feeling watched. This natural distance between visitors is exactly what comes up most often in feedback from the naturists who frequent the place.

You'll sometimes find small wooden structures put up by the regulars, adding a bit more privacy for those looking for a spot of their own. The area near the beach shack stays textile, the rest of the beach is mostly naturist.

Tolerated, not official

Naturism here isn't governed by any official status, but it's widely tolerated and has been practiced for years. Access is possible all year round, which makes it a spot appreciated both in high season and outside the busiest months.

The crowd is mixed, made up mostly of couples and regular naturists, who come looking for calm rather than excitement.

Mind the sea

One thing to know before swimming: the sea can be rough, with currents that make swimming dangerous at times. This isn't a calm lagoon-side beach, several visitors point this out after underestimating the swell.

That doesn't stop the beach from being highly appreciated for its peacefulness and its dune scenery, as long as you stay careful once in the water and check the state of the sea before venturing beyond the first few meters.