Sunbathing on Argent beach near Ajaccio

Just forty minutes away by car, Argent beach, to the south of Ajaccio, is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of beauty. Also known as the " Mare e Sole " beach (sea and sun in Corsican), it is located in the commune of Pietrosella, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio. The sand is immaculate white, the water transparent and turquoise, and the surrounding countryside is lush with greenery and mountains.

There are plenty of hiking trails not far from the beach. All are easy and you can quickly retrace your steps back to the beach. Of all these possibilities, the hikes around the Tolla lake are among the most beautiful walks on the island of beauty, particularly the Tolla loop.

🕑 Duration of walk: 1h30 return

🥾 Distance: 4km

For sports enthusiasts, one of the paths leads to the former Coti-Chiavari penitentiary and its dam. From the beach, it takes around 45 minutes to climb up to the penitentiary, then a few minutes more to reach the dam. The dry-stone building was constructed in 1855. In addition to the main building, the prisoners built a small dam holding 24,000 cubic metres of water not far from the prison. Now unoccupied, it is perched on a plateau overlooking the gulf of Plage d'Argent. In the distance, you can see the mountains of central Corsica. The view is marvellous.

🕑 Duration of hike: 1h30 outward journey / return journey

🥾 Distance: 6 km round trip

⛰️ Difference in altitude: 244m

🚌 Where can I park?

The Plage d'Argent offers several small, free car parks along the main road. A small wooded path leads to the beach.

👉 How long should I stay?

It all depends on you, if you want to enjoy the sea, go for a hike and eat at the restaurant, we advise you to stay for the day.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Who is this activity suitable for?

This activity is ideal for families, as children can have fun on the beach or in the surrounding area. The silver beach is great for a day out for two, topped off with a dinner for two. The solo adventurer will enjoy discovering the old penitentiary, perched on the hills overlooking the beach.

In a sublime setting, right on the water, "La Plage d’Argent" restaurant has a shady, bohemian wooden terrace for an afternoon drink. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves carefully prepared Corsican dishes as well as French and Asian cuisine. Taking a dip in the water between the main course and dessert makes for a particularly enjoyable experience.