Location
France
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Plage d'Aregno
Plage d'Aregno is the main beach of Algajola, a small village on the Balagne coast of north-west Corsica between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi. It is about 1.4 km of beige, fairly coarse sand that runs east from the village and its citadel, with the coast road and the Balagne railway line running behind it. The western end near the village is a busy, serviced family beach in summer, with restaurants, a lifeguard post, showers, toilets and water-sports hire. The nude area is not on this busy stretch. A gay travel guide places it just beyond the northern/eastern end of the beach, where the sand gives way to rocks, small dunes and maquis scrub, and a French beach directory lists the beach as having a naturist area and describes that end as calmer and more natural. The beach faces north-west into open sea, so it can be windy with waves, and it is used for kitesurfing and surfing. We found only a few sources on nude use here and none from an official body, so treat it as an informal, small-scale spot rather than an established naturist beach.
Getting there
Algajola is on the D199/N197 coast road about 7 km west of L'Île-Rousse and 15 km east of Calvi. Directories report many free and paid parking areas along the beach road. The Balagne tram-train between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse runs right behind the beach and stops at Algajola. For the quieter naturist end, walk along the sand away from the village towards the rocks at the far end of the beach; there is no marked path or signage for the nude area.
Amenities
Legal context
France has no general ban on nudity on beaches but local mayors can restrict it by arrêté; we found no municipal order designating or banning nude bathing at Aregno/Algajola (checked 2026). Nudity is tolerated only at the remote end, not on the supervised family section.
Naturism at Plage d'Aregno sits under France's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: France public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 42.6147, 8.8761
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plage d'Aregno an official naturist beach?
No. It is a busy public beach where nude sunbathing is reported informally at the quieter rocky far end. No official naturist designation was found.
Where is the nude section?
Away from Algajola village, at the far end of the beach where the sand meets rocks and maquis. The village end is a family beach where you should stay clothed.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. The Calvi to L'Île-Rousse tram-train stops at Algajola, right behind the beach.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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