Plage de la Marana is a vast sandy beach located close to the city of Bastia. Its expansive width and length provide ample space for visitors, ensuring it rarely feels crowded. The beach offers stunning views over Bastia and Elba, making it a popular choice for those seeking a scenic seaside experience.
The beach's natural characteristics are notable, with the sand described as pleasant. However, the clarity of the water can be influenced by weather conditions, and it's worth noting that the beach can be prone to jellyfish during the hot season.
Access to the beach is relatively straightforward, primarily by car from Bastia. However, visitors should be aware that parking can be limited, and walking to the beach in the summer heat can be challenging due to the lack of shade.
While the beach is praised for its cleanliness and natural beauty, it lacks certain amenities. There are no facilities for food, drink, or restrooms, so visitors are advised to plan accordingly.
Plage de la Marana amenities include parking.
One of the best restaurants near Plage de la Marana is Hôtel Pineto.
Visitor reviews highlight the expansive sandy beach and the beautiful views over Bastia and Elba as the most appreciated features. The beach's cleanliness, proximity to the city, and lack of crowding also receive positive remarks. However, visitors complain about the scarcity of parking, lack of facilities, and occasional presence of jellyfish during the hot season.
Visitors to Plage de la Marana often stay in the nearby city of Bastia, which offers various accommodation options and easy access to the beach. Some might also choose to stay in Lucciana, a town closer to the beach, for a more tranquil experience away from the city's hustle and bustle.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 42.6422097 / Longitude: 9.4603802
Plage de la Marana is located in Corsica. The following map of Plage de la Marana shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 18°C/25.9°C |
|---|---|
| Feels Like (High) | 27.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 27.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 80% |
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| Rainfall | 0.8 mm |
| Rain Duration | 6 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:08/20:49 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.6 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 68% |
| Speed | 13 km/h |
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| Gusts | 28.1 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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