What facilities are available for people with reduced mobility?

Wheelchairs are available on Caruchettu and Napoléon beaches to make it easier for people with reduced mobility to access the water. To use them, please speak directly to the beach lifeguard station.

Is the beach lifeguarded during the season?

Caruchettu Beach has a lifeguard station, which is responsible for monitoring the two beaches at L’Isula . The beach is patrolled from 15 June to 15 September.

How can you find out about the quality of bathing water?

The quality of bathing water is monitored and published by the ARS Corse. You can view the test results directly on the ARS Corse website to find out about the sanitary conditions of the beaches during the bathing season.

Caruchettu

Between sand and rocks

Caruchettu Beach

Caruchettu Beach lies just beyond Napoleon Beach; you’ll come across it as you continue your walk past the cobbled streets of La Marinella. With its on-site car park, beach facilities and lifeguard station, it’s the perfect spot for a lovely day at the beach. With its white sand, views out over the gulf and rocky outcrops, Caruchettu is a popular spot for swimming, loved by families and those keen to explore marine life alike.

Getting there

After Napoleon Beach

At the end of the A Marinella promenade, the rocks mark a narrow passage. As you round them, the landscape changes slightly. Caruchettu beach comes into view, more uneven in character, with rocks jutting out of the sand to form natural pools at the water’s edge.

The rocks become a vantage point; the landing nets are out, as are the masks and snorkels. Here, people watch the fish, rummage amongst the stones and take the time to savour the underwater spectacle. The older children climb onto the highest rocks and turn them into natural diving platforms.

The fine, light-coloured sand is ideal for playing and relaxing. Less uniform than its neighbour, this beach offers a different experience – perfect for an impromptu game of beach volleyball, closer to the water.