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Spot de Balistra \ Corsica

Balistra \ Corsica

Balistra \ Corsica

France

41.44 | 9.22

Overview

Balistra is a stunning beach on the north side of Santa Manza Gulf, between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. Still relatively preserved and wild, this white sand beach with incredible turquoise water is a real gem of southern Corsica.

The spot works with both orientations but offers two very different faces. By West wind (offshore): flat water, parallel tacks along the beach — ideal for speed runs. By East wind (onshore to side-on): choppier, freeride conditions with more waves. Behind the beach, a small shallow lagoon/pond is used for kite lessons — perfectly flat, waist-deep water.

Access via a dirt track (carrossable but bumpy, allow 10 min) from the Bonifacio-Porto Vecchio road. Free parking. Paillote restaurant "Chez Gilles" on site.

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Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

The spot is open and operates all year round

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Parking

Access is relatively easy, after 2.5km of sand/gravel road you will arrive at a huge parking area right by the water where it's even possible to come with a camper van.
Personally, we even spent several nights there (best done off-season).

Hazards

By west wind (offshore), the wind carries toward open sea — NEVER go alone. Rocks close to shore near the cliff. Stronger wind in the middle of the gulf than near the beach — choose your kite size accordingly. Strong dévente near the cliffs — don't approach. Respect swimmers. In summer, heavy motorboat traffic in the gulf of Santa Manza — avoid crossing.

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Wind specificities

Like the entire southern tip of Corsica, you need to adapt your spot (move around) according to the Mediterranean wind direction whether it comes from East or West.
For real-time wind on the spot, see the Winds'up beacon: http://m.winds-up.com/index.php?p=spot&id=1641

BEACH SPOT

EAST WIND: Balistra is a spot that exploits its full potential in EAST wind. It blows regularly onshore
WEST WIND: About 10 knots more than on the West coast, the wind blows more irregularly offshore (so not ideal for beginners unless you take lessons with Max and his boat from the Natural Ride school).

LAGOON SPOT

WEST WIND: Regular and offshore wind (not a problem as there's the bottom)
EAST WIND: More gusty but onshore wind
 
 

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