Around the Agriates Desert, activities split between the sea and the scrubland. For the beaches, choose between the Saint-Florent shuttle, a 4x4 from Casta or Calvi, and a catamaran from L'Île-Rousse. For walking, the coastal path links the Ostriconi to Saint-Florent. Around it: tandem paragliding and microlight flights in Saint-Florent, tastings in the Patrimonio vineyards, and from Calvi the Scandola reserve, snorkelling and diving. The prices below were checked on 9 November 2026.
Key facts
- Beaches: Saint-Florent shuttle (€20 to €22), Casta 4x4 (€40), jeep from Calvi (from €110).
- Sea: catamaran from L'Île-Rousse from €120 (sunset) or €165 (full day).
- Air: tandem paragliding in Saint-Florent from €135, microlight from €195.
- Wine: tastings in Patrimonio, an AOC since 1968, 10 min from Saint-Florent.
Activities, from the simplest to the most organised
| Activity | From | From | Rating (reviews) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotu shuttle | Saint-Florent | €20 | not rated | by boat |
| 4x4 with driver to Saleccia | Casta | €40 | not rated | by 4x4 |
| Jeep to Lotu and Saleccia | Calvi | €110 | 4.6 (213) | tours |
| Full-day catamaran | L’Île-Rousse | €165 | 4.9 (133) | by boat |
| Sunset catamaran | L’Île-Rousse | €120 | 4.9 (61) | by boat |
| Tandem paragliding | Saint-Florent | €135 | 5.0 (21) | Saint-Florent |
| Microlight flight | Saint-Florent | €195 | 5.0 (4) | Saint-Florent |
| Saint-Florent and Patrimonio wine tasting | Saint-Florent | €120 | 4.9 (11) | Patrimonio |
| Scandola and Girolata by boat | Calvi | €80 | 4.7 (184) | Scandola |
| Snorkelling at the Revellata | Calvi | €35 | 4.3 (440) | L’Île-Rousse and Calvi |
| Hiking the coastal path | Ostriconi or Saint-Florent | free | coastal path |
“From” prices checked on 9 November 2026 on GetYourGuide and on the operators’ websites.
Depending on where you start
- In Saint-Florent: shuttle, 4x4 from Casta (15 min), paragliding, wine. See things to do in Saint-Florent.
- In L’Île-Rousse: catamaran, Ostriconi beach 24 min away. See L’Île-Rousse and Calvi.
- In Calvi: jeeps to the Agriates, Scandola, snorkelling and diving.
Book a trip
The most booked activities
L'Île-Rousse, Corsica: catamaran day trip in the Agriates Desert7 hours★ 4.9 (133 reviews)from €165Check availability
From Calvi: Agriate Guided Jeep Tour to Lotu and Saleccia9 hours★ 4.6 (213 reviews)from €110Check availability
L'Ile-Rousse, Corsica Catamaran excursion: Agriates, aperitif, sunset4 hours★ 4.9 (61 reviews)from €120Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in the Agriates Desert?
Swim at Lotu, Saleccia, Ghignu or the Ostriconi, walk the coastal path, cross the scrubland by 4x4, follow the coast by boat or catamaran.
What to do around the Agriates in bad weather?
Visit Saint-Florent and its Nebbiu cathedral, the Patrimonio wine cellars, or head to Bastia (31 min) or L'Île-Rousse (53 min).
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Shuttles, tracks and prices change: confirm before you go.
- GetYourGuide widget, Agriates, Calvi, Saint-Florent and L'Île-Rousse listings (prices, reviews), accessed 9 November 2026
- Spassighj'Agriate, shuttles (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Saleccia 4x4 shuttles, Casta (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia, Patrimonio AOC (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
