Plage de Maora

Plage de Maora lies along the eastern coast of Bonifacio, within a broad yet well-protected inlet facing the Strait of Bonifacio. The beach is composed of fine, pale sand, with a shoreline that extends evenly between two low elevations covered in Mediterranean vegetation. The overall visual impression is that of a bright and orderly bay, softer in character compared to the dramatic limestone cliffs that define other areas of southern Corsica.

The seabed slopes gently, keeping the water shallow and transparent for several meters from the shore. Shades range from emerald green to light turquoise, particularly under full sunlight when the clarity of the sea is most evident. Behind the beach, low dunes and Mediterranean scrub form a discreet yet harmonious natural backdrop, reinforcing the sense of balance between sand, greenery and open water.

Thanks to the shape of the inlet, the stretch of sea in front of Maora is often more sheltered than other bays exposed to the Strait of Bonifacio. As a result, the surface is generally calmer, with only light ripples forming during stronger winds. This gives the environment a more intimate and tranquil atmosphere, ideal for stopping in clear, shallow waters.

Reaching Plage de Maora by dinghy allows you to include a more relaxed and protected stage in your coastal itinerary. Approaching from the sea reveals the bay’s regular shape and the contrast between pale sand and green vegetation. Choosing an anchoring point requires attention to permitted zones and weather conditions, yet it offers a privileged perspective on one of the most balanced and luminous corners near Bonifacio. Including Maora in a dinghy tour between Sardinia and Corsica means alternating dramatic, vertical coastlines with gentler, sheltered stops, always keeping the sea as the central element of the experience.