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The verdict
- Best forA relaxed Corsican beach club day of sunbeds, fresh seafood and clear water at a paillote, rather than the high glamour scene of the mainland Riviera.
- Single best spotTamaricciu at the south of Palombaggia for the setting and the food, or Le Palm Beach for an elegant day in the heart of the same beach.
- One thing to knowAlmost all of the island's organised clubs sit around Porto Vecchio on Palombaggia and Santa Giulia, while the wild beaches we rank elsewhere have no clubs at all.
Club listings checked against our editorial standards by Morten Andersen
Published 12 April 2026. Last reviewed 8 May 2026
Corsica does not really do the mega club. What it offers instead is the paillote, the Corsican beach restaurant that puts sunbeds and lounge tables on the sand and serves fresh seafood with a sea view. The island's small organised scene gathers around Porto Vecchio on the famous sands of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia, where a handful of well run venues give you the comfort of a club without the velvet rope.
Every venue below is a real, established Corsican beach restaurant or lounge described by the day it delivers. We keep exact prices and any minimum spend as to be confirmed, because they move with the season and the seat, and many sunbeds here are simply rented for the day. Send a date and party size and the venue can confirm what applies.
How much a day bed costs in Corsica
A day bed and umbrella are priced per day and rise in peak summer and for front row spots, so we list each figure as to be confirmed and suggest you ask when you book.
| Club | Day bed price | Minimum spend |
|---|---|---|
| Tamaricciu | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Le Palm Beach | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Da Mare Sea Lounge | Reported 60 to 90 EUR double bed with parasol and towels, to be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Linda Beach Lounge | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Playa Baggia | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Kosten Plage | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Le Fort Santa Giulia | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Every club, sorted
Real, established venues only, on Palombaggia and Santa Giulia near Porto Vecchio. Prices shift by season and seat, so we mark them to be confirmed.
| Club | Beach | Vibe | Minimum spend | Booking note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaricciu | Palombaggia | Paillote, seafood, scenic | To be confirmed | A well loved open air beach hut at the southern end of Palombaggia, serving fresh fish, lobster and Corsican plates with sunbeds on the sand. One of the island's signature beach lunches, busy in summer so book ahead. |
| Le Palm Beach | Palombaggia | Elegant, dining, relaxed | To be confirmed | A refined beach restaurant in the heart of Palombaggia blending Corsican and Italian influences, combining elegance with a laid back beach mood. The smarter choice for a long lunch with your feet near the sand. |
| Da Mare Sea Lounge | Palombaggia | Lounge, sunbeds, trendy | To be confirmed | A trendy beach club on Palombaggia with large beds, lounge service, a tartare and ceviche bar and DJ sets at sunset. The pick for a stylish, comfortable day on the sand. Read our full Da Mare profile for the reported rates, the menu and the August programme. |
| Linda Beach Lounge | Palombaggia | Seafood, views, relaxed | To be confirmed | A lounge bar and restaurant on Palombaggia serving Corsican seafood with views to the protected Cerbicales islands. A relaxed spot for a seafood lunch and an afternoon by the water. Read our full Linda Beach Lounge profile for the season, signatures and booking reality. |
| Playa Baggia | Palombaggia | Beach restaurant, varied menu | To be confirmed | A well reviewed beach restaurant at the Tamaricciu locality of Palombaggia, with a broad Mediterranean menu including vegetarian options. An easy, friendly choice for a full day on the famous sand. Read our full Playa Baggia profile for the season, the kitchen and the booking reality. |
| Kosten Plage | Santa Giulia | Relaxed, beachfront, sociable | To be confirmed | A beachfront spot on the bay of Santa Giulia made for combining a relaxed swim day with a sociable lunch. A comfortable base on one of the south's calmest, shallowest bays. |
| Le Fort Santa Giulia | Santa Giulia | Seafood, local produce, scenic | To be confirmed | A seaside restaurant in the heart of Santa Giulia bay with a seafood menu built on fresh local fishing. A scenic lunch on a sheltered bay that suits families and slow afternoons. Read our full Le Fort Santa Giulia profile for the season, the kitchen and the booking reality. |
When the clubs are best in Corsica
The Corsican beach venues run from around late spring through to early autumn, busiest in July and August when French and Italian holidaymakers fill Palombaggia and Santa Giulia. June and September are the easier, more pleasant months, with warm water and more room on the sand, while many paillotes close outside the season. Book a table or sunbed ahead on summer weekends, when the Porto Vecchio beaches are at their busiest.
Getting a daybed, the honest way
Booking here is relaxed compared with the mainland. Many sunbeds are rented for the day, often with a drink or a lunch, and the famous paillotes such as Tamaricciu fill their tables in summer, so reserve ahead for July and August. Ask whether a sunbed comes with a spend, and remember that parking at Palombaggia and Santa Giulia is limited, so arriving early pays off.
Etiquette is easy and unpretentious. Dress is beachwear and a cover up for lunch, the mood is calm and family friendly rather than exclusive, and the shallow water at Santa Giulia in particular suits children. Send your date and party size through the form below and the venue will confirm availability and any minimum spend for the day you want.
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Before you go
Which is the best beach club in Corsica?
Tamaricciu at the south of Palombaggia is the island's signature beach restaurant for setting and seafood, while Le Palm Beach is the more elegant choice on the same beach. Both put sunbeds on the sand near Porto Vecchio, so the decision is about whether you want a paillote feel or a refined lunch.
Where are the beach clubs in Corsica?
Almost all of the organised venues sit around Porto Vecchio in the south, on the famous sands of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia. The island's wilder beaches on the west and far south coasts have no clubs at all, which is part of their appeal, so the club day means heading to the Porto Vecchio bays.
How much does a sunbed cost at a Corsican beach club?
Less than the mainland Riviera, and often a sunbed is simply rented for the day, sometimes with a drink or lunch. Figures move with the season and the seat, so we list them as to be confirmed and suggest you ask what a sunbed includes when you book a table.
Are Corsican beach clubs family friendly?
Yes, most are. The Palombaggia and Santa Giulia venues are relaxed beach restaurants rather than party clubs, and Santa Giulia in particular has shallow, calm water that suits children. Go early for a sunbed and a shaded table, and the day is easy with a family.
Do you need to book a beach club in Corsica?
For summer weekends and the well known paillotes such as Tamaricciu, yes, because tables fill quickly in July and August. Outside peak you can often walk in, but a booking secures a table and a sunbed and saves a wasted drive, since parking near the beaches is limited.