Are you visiting Bastia and looking for a beach close to the town center to recharge your batteries after a day of sightseeing? This cove, with its friendly atmosphere, is ideal for a refreshing swim or a sunny day out with family or friends, in the shade of Bastia’s mansions.
Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to Plage de Toga in Bastia.
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 Toga Beach worth it?
Yes, it’s a small beach well worth a visit.
Located to the north of the town, it runs alongside the residences of Bastia.
This confidential, family-friendly cove promises a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the big tourist beaches.
Covered in pebbles, it is divided into two sections linked by a path running along the coast.
It’s one of Bastia’s main attractions!
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
Toga Beach is covered with small pebbles.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The beach is unsupervised and we recommend you wear water shoes: there are some large pebbles in the water. This beach is ideal for snorkeling, with its few rocks.
Installations
We didn’t see any showers or toilets on the beach. You won’t find any recreational or water sports areas either.
Toga beach in Bastia: access
Where is Toga Beach?
- In the town of Bastia, near the Port of Toga
- In the Minelli district, near Villa Ker Maria
- About a 25-minute walk from Bastia’s Old Port
Access by car and parking
To get to Plage de Tonga by car, allow 5 minutes from Place Saint-Nicolas. Take the D80A in the direction of Cap Corse, passing the Port de Tonga. It’s an easy road along the coast.
A large free parking lot is located close to the beach.
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
The parking lot is a 2-minute walk from the beach. A staircase leads down to the car park.
Public transport access
The beach is accessible by bus. The nearest stop,“Toga“, is a 5-minute walk away.
It is served by the S4, LN and LB lines of the local network.
Consult timetables and plan your route, here.
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Special features
Dog
We didn’t see any signs regarding dog access to the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access.
With children
The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children. We also learned that it was common for young Bastians to learn to swim on this family beach.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
This beach is right in the heart of Bastia, a city that’s home to some very fine restaurants! Discover our favorite restaurants in Bastia, in our dedicated article.
Hotels
You’re right in the center of Bastia. Here are our recommendations:
WHERE TO STAY IN Bastia
To enjoy the charm of this colourful, vibrant city, it’s best to spend one or more nights here! Our suggestions:
Option 1: in the lower center
We recommend..:
- Hôtel des Gouverneurs, in the citadel – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Monsieur Miot and its beautiful decor – see prices, photos and availability
Option 2: up-center
We recommend..:
- Hotel Le Bastia and its magnificent views of the city and the sea – see prices, photos and availability
Option 3: in the surrounding area
We recommend..:
- Hotel Alivi, north, with beach access – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Pineto in the south, along the sandy beach – see prices, photos and availability
See our list of the 10 best hotels in Bastia, with our reviews
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