Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires
Ajaccio, France
A headland with a Genoese tower facing a line of red granite islets, 12 km from Ajaccio on the D111. The path round the point takes 45 minutes; come at sunset and use the paid car park.
- Nearest town
- Ajaccio, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 41.9075, 8.6150
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping BarbicajaCampsite6 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles SanguinairesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Les MimosasCampsite10 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles SanguinairesWi-Fi
- Camping EuropeCampsite16 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires
- Le SudCampsite17 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires
- BenistaCampsite17 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles SanguinairesTentsCaravans
- U PrunelliCampsite17 km from Pointe de la Parata and Îles SanguinairesTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires?
Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires is in Ajaccio, France, at GPS 41.9075, 8.6150. It is about 35 km from Propriano.
Can you camp near Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Barbicaja, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires?
Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Corsica’s mountain heart: Ajaccio to Porto.
What is there to see near Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires?
Places worth a stop nearby: Filitosa (28 km), Calanques de Piana (37 km), Porto and Scandola coast (41 km) and Gorges de Spelunca (41 km).
When is the best time to visit Pointe de la Parata and Îles Sanguinaires?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)