Location
France
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Plage de Stagnolu
Stagnolu is a small beach of about 300 m of fine, faintly pink sand in the countryside west of Bonifacio, at the southern tip of Corsica. It sits in a shallow bay between granite hills and low dunes, inside the Bouches de Bonifacio nature reserve, a short walk west of the busier and more family-oriented Tonnara (Tunara) beach. It is one of very few places in the commune where nudity is allowed: the authorised naturist sector is a marked part of the beach, shown on a map published by the Corsican tourism agency, and naturism is forbidden on the rest of the beach and everywhere else in Bonifacio. The setting is open and scrubby, with little natural shade, and the bay is used as a boat anchorage in summer, so expect some moored yachts. The seabed drops off quickly, which suits confident swimmers more than small children. Walkers on the coastal path towards Capu di Fenu pass along the shore, and the reserve rules apply, so stay off the dunes and take all rubbish away.
Getting there
Drive to the Tonnara (Tunara) beach west of Bonifacio and park in its car park. From there take the coastal path to the left (west); Stagnolu is about a ten-minute walk on an easy sandy and rocky path. The path continues along the coast towards Capu di Fenu. There is no road to the beach itself and no step-free route.
What visitors say
Visitors describe Stagnolu as a small, calm and attractive beach, quieter than neighbouring Tonnara, with clear water and a natural setting. Some note boats anchoring in the bay in high summer and the lack of shade. People stress staying inside the marked naturist sector, since the commune enforces the ban elsewhere, and recommend bringing water and a parasol.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Naturism is authorised on Stagnolu only within the sector marked on the commune's map, as published by the Agence du Tourisme de la Corse (checked 2026). It is strictly forbidden on the rest of the beach and throughout the commune of Bonifacio. The beach is also inside the Bouches de Bonifacio nature reserve, whose rules (dunes, litter, fires) apply.
Naturism at Plage de Stagnolu sits under France's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: France public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 25 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 41.4226, 9.1113
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 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 nudity legal at Stagnolu?
Yes, but only in the marked naturist sector. Naturism is forbidden on the rest of the beach and anywhere else in the commune of Bonifacio.
How do I get to Stagnolu?
Park at Tonnara beach west of Bonifacio and follow the coastal path to the left for about ten minutes.
Are there facilities?
No services are listed on the beach itself; bring water and shade.
Is it good for swimming?
The water is clear, but the seabed drops off quickly, so it suits confident swimmers.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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