Located close to Piana, we loved visiting Chiuni Beach!
We were charmed by its natural setting and crystal-clear waters. It also offers incredible sea views. It’s a snorkeler‘s paradise!
In this article, discover our useful photo tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a great time.
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Chiuni Beach worth it?
Yes, it’s a beautiful wild beach that’s well worth a visit.
We were seduced by this long stretch of sand. In addition to the magnificent scenery, you can also go snorkeling. We recommend you bring a mask and snorkel to explore the seabed!
This beach is relatively quiet, as it is isolated to the south of Piana. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is the ideal place to relax in an exceptional natural setting.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is a mixture of sand and small gravel.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The slope to enter the water is quite steep. You can quickly lose your footing.
We couldn’t find any verified information about beach surveillance.
If you decide to snorkel along the rocks, avoid going too far from the shore.
Installations
We didn’t see any showers or toilets on the beach.
Chiuni beach in Cargèse: access
Where’s the beach?
- In the commune of Cargèse in southern Corsica,
- From Piana to Chiuni Beach: 20min drive,
- East of the Genoese Tower of Omigna.
Access by car and parking
To reach Chiuni Beach, take the D81 departmental road, then turn off towards Piaghja di Chjuni. It’s the Corsican name for the beach. When we went there, the Club Méditerranée sign was still there, but it’s closed for good.
You’ll find plenty of parking spaces along the beach road. The ground is not tarred. There may be cracks.
OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN Corsica
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Access from the parking lot
From the parking spaces, simply join one of the paths leading down to the sand to reach the beach.
Public transport access
A bus network operates in the area, but we didn’t see a bus stop near the beach. Find out more here.
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Special features
Dog
We didn’t see any signs about dog access to the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access. Some of the paths to the beach are very narrow, and the ground is uneven.
With children
The beach is not ideal for a visit with children. The slope to enter the water is quite steep. They can quickly lose their footing. There are no games on the beach.
Naturism
We didn’t see any informative signs, but it seems that nudism is not allowed on this beach.
Eating out
On the beachfront, you’ll find a small straw hut where you can eat snacks. U Tragulinu serves paninis, pizzas, salads and sandwiches.
Alternatively, we recommend you take the road to Piana. Here’s our selection of good addresses in the village:
- Restaurant Les Roches Bleues,
- Restaurant La Table de Neptune,
- Restaurant of the Hôtel Les Roches Rouges.
For more inspiration, take a look at our selection of the best restaurants in Piana.
Hotels
We’ll have to hit the road again to find a quality hotel. The beach is quite secluded. We recommend you drive to Piana, 20 minutes away.
Discover our selection of favorite establishments in the village:
STAYING NEAR THE CALANQUES OF Piana
To enjoy this show, it is better to spend a night or several!
The colors change with the sunset and the weather.
Our suggestions:
Option 1: Piana village
Sleep on higher ground in the village of Piana, in the heart of the Calanques.
Many hotels have incredible views of the Gulf.
- Hotel Scandola and its views of the Gulf of Porto – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Capo Rosso and its famous swimming pool with view – see prices, photos and availability
Option 2: Porto Ota village
Spend the night in Porto Ota, the village at the center of the gulf. It’s ideal for boat tours.
- Residence Capu Seninu with mountain views – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel les Flots Bleus with its view of the Genoese tower – see prices, photos and availability
See all our reviews in our article: where to sleep in Piana
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