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Moriani-Plage

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Upper Corsica

Resort of the town of San-Nicolao, Moriani-Plage is located forty kilometers from Bastia, in Corsica. Sandy beaches, sports activities, hiking trails, old stones, await you in this city full of charm and life.

Moriani-Plage is part of the Costa Verde, a group of 23 towns offering 17 kilometers of beaches with gentle slopes and adapted to younger, in a rich and varied natural heritage.

Popular since the 1930s by the Bastia population, and today by tourists from all over Europe, the resort has continued to grow its tourism offerings. Ideally located on the N198, is the center of a flow between Bastia and the South East of Corsica, offering easy access to all the top tourist attractions of the island.

Moriani-Plage is a seaside resort that is part of the municipality of San-Nicolao

Geographical information

Seaside locationMoriani-Plage
Latitude42.3758880 (N 42° 22’ 33”)
Longitude9.5311980 (E 9° 31’ 52”)
PrefectureBastia (41 km, 43 min)
DepartmentUpper Corsica
RegionCorsica

Nearest cities & towns

Santa-Lucia-di-Moriani1.3 km (2 min)
San-Nicolao4.1 km (9 min)
Poggio-Mezzana5.7 km (11 min)
Santa-Maria-Poggio8.1 km (15 min)
Talasani8.5 km (17 min)
Valle-di-Campoloro8.7 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Moriani-Plage is a seaside resort with many charms and the various attractions that have attracted a family audience.

The beautiful sandy beach with turquoise water Moriani-Plage is the main attraction of this Corsican resort. Between lounging, swimming and various water activities or entertaining, fun is always waiting for you in this city of the Costa Verde. A play area for children and monitored is accessible, and a nautical base allows the practice wake boarding, sailing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing or the banana boat.

Hikers will enjoy the Mare a Mare Nord trail, which connects Cargèse Moriani-Plage, located on the west coast of Corsica. The program for this tour, Evisa, Col de Vergio, Albertacce or Corte, the historical and cultural capital of the island.

From the beach, it is possible to observe the ruined Genoese tower of Moriani, a remnant of the ancient hamlet once here, Padulella. Not far away, the Genoese bridge marks the boundary with the municipality of Santa-Maria-Poggio, recalling the Pisan era, while the Roman aqueduct used until the nineteenth century to bring water to the forge, is a relic from Roman times in this part of Corsica.

Walking around Moriani-Plage, we admire the traditional houses of the area, stone and slate shale, some dating back to the sixteenth century.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres

Events and festivities

Small family resort and appreciated, Moriani-Plage also offers some events and other events that attract tourists.

Moriani-Plage market takes place every Tuesday morning to purchase works of local crafts or culinary specialties of the region, all in good humor and joy of life passing merchants.

On 14 July, a fireworks display is taken from Moriani beach, and a popular prom is organized to enliven the evening.

In early August, place Padul'Ella Festival - Moriani, a festival 100% female. The opportunity to attend concerts inflamed only by female artists, and enjoy many women artisans stalls in the area.

Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
4x4 trek in Corsica
Sports sensations60 € to 90 € Furiani (32 km)
Tree-Climbing Adventure Park in Vizzavona Forest - 1 hour from Ajaccio
Sports sensations25 € Vivario (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Saleccia Beach
HikeIntermediate4:00Casta (41 km)

Bed & breakfasts

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Campsites

Hotels

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