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Corsica Erbalunga plage📷 Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0

Erbalunga

Brando, France

History

A fishing village built on a rocky point with a ruined Genoese tower, the first stop on the Cap Corse road. Parking is along the D80 above the village; walk down to the little harbour.

Nearest town
Brando, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
42.7730, 9.4750

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • A CasaïolaCampsite
    4 km from Erbalunga
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La PietraCampsite
    7 km from Erbalunga
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • U Sole MarinuCampsite
    13 km from Erbalunga
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping San DamianoCampsite
    16 km from Erbalunga · 1,500 pitches
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  • Acqua-DolceCampsite
    19 km from Erbalunga
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  • L’IsulottuCampsite
    23 km from Erbalunga · 80 pitches
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Erbalunga?

Erbalunga is in Brando, France, at GPS 42.7730, 9.4750. It is about 9 km from Bastia.

Can you camp near Erbalunga?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is A Casaïola, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Erbalunga?

Erbalunga is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cap Corse and the Balagne and Granite, maquis and citadels: by motorhome around Cap Corse, the Calanche de Piana and the Col de Bavella.

What is there to see near Erbalunga?

Places worth a stop nearby: Nonza (11 km), Patrimonio vineyards (12 km), Moulin Mattei (24 km) and Sant’Antonino (51 km).

When is the best time to visit Erbalunga?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)