Agriates Desert at the edge of the campsite

Choosing our U Pezzo campsite in Saint-Florent for your holidays in Corsica means discovering a village just 15 minutes away on foot in one of the most beautiful gulfs in the Mediterranean. In Haute-Corse, 20 km from Bastia between Cap Corse and the Agriates Desert, the former Genoese city that’s become a seaside resort is known as the entry point to the Agriates Desert. Indeed, the Agriates Desert at the edge of our campsite can be glimpsed to reveal its secrets. Almost wild and ranked among the most beautiful on the island, the beaches of this mountainous area will win you over with their extraordinary settings.

Heading off to relax in the heart of the Agriates Desert from our campsite means enjoying an exceptional view of Cap Corse, Saint-Florent and its shallow waters which are ideal for children. Ranked among the most beautiful in Corsica, the wild beaches of the Agriates Desert and their significant aquatic fauna make this little corner of paradise a must for relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and exploring the seabed during your stay in Haute-Corse. Come and marvel from the beach of Saleccia, its large expanse of fine sand and turquoise water bordered by the pine forest. Or be charmed by Lodo Beach, ​​inaccessible by car but just as dazzling with its translucent water. Before venturing into the Agriates Desert from our campsite, remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Then, you can fully enjoy your hike on a path that’s remained totally wild.

On foot, on horseback, by boat or in a 4x4, discover and explore the Agriates Desert at the edge of our campsite in Saint-Florent. This paradise, where heavenly beaches, intoxicating maquis scrubland and vestiges of a protected agricultural heritage rub shoulders, is accessible from several hiking trails. Fans of walking or cycling, you can take the Sentier du Littoral, which runs from Saint-Florent to Ostriconi via Ghignu and Saleccia. Even if some tracks are steeper than others, you’ll discover during your hike all the rugged, sublime Agriates coast. Several tracks crossing the desert itself join the coastal track. So you’ll have the opportunity to explore the interior of the desert, with its abundance of sights, extraordinary landscapes and wild, raw, inhospitable scenery.