Pinarellu

Pinarellu is a large, long, narrow beach in a protected bay about 15 minutes north of Porto-Vecchio, watched over by a 16th-century Genoese tower on the small offshore Île de Pinarellu. The bay's shape gives more shelter than the exposed open coast nearby, making it a popular option for riders on Corsica's southeast coast.

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the gulf of Pinarellu viewed from the tower — Rémih / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

the Genoese tower at Pinarellu, a landmark of the spot — Rémih / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

the island of Pinarellu, recognizable scenery — Rémih / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

the island off Pinarellu beach — ildirettore / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

best months	May Jun Jul Aug Sep
season notes	Southeast Corsica catches both the Levante (E) and Libeccio (SW) wind regimes typical of the region.
wind name	Levante and Libeccio
direction to shore	the bay's shape offers more shelter than the open coast
quality	not confirmed

Water

type	mixed
temp summer c	25
temp winter c	14
wetsuit	boardshorts in summer
tides	minimal Mediterranean tidal range
currents	not confirmed
standing depth	not confirmed

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	no
notes	The protected bay setting makes it more approachable than fully exposed Corsican beaches; not confirmed as a dedicated advanced/wave venue.

Launch & crowd

description	Long, narrow beach within the protected bay.
rescue	not confirmed
busy months	Jul Aug
vibe	not confirmed

Hazards

small offshore island (Île de Pinarellu) and its rocks just off the beach
boat traffic in the bay

Rules

not confirmed

Travel basics

airport	FSC - Figari-Sud Corse Airport
getting there	about 15 minutes north of Porto-Vecchio
accommodation	Porto-Vecchio area
cost level	high
no wind	Genoese tower and island views, Porto-Vecchio old town

Nearby: Palombaggia, Balistra, Ghisonaccia

Sources: fr.wikipedia.org