Lotu beach: by boat from Saint-Florent, walk to Saleccia

Lotu is the easiest Agriates beach to reach: shuttles from Saint-Florent harbour land at a jetty from April to the end of September, for €20 to €22 return in 2026. It is a beach of pale sand and turquoise water with no road and no buildings, on the boundary between Saint-Florent and Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda. The coastal path links it to Saleccia in about 45 minutes. There is no drinking water and no shop on the beach: bring everything and take your rubbish home.

Key facts

Getting there

Shuttles leave Saint-Florent harbour in the morning and land at the Lotu jetty. The return leaves from the same jetty at the agreed time; Spassighj’Agriate asks you to be there 10 minutes early. Since the 2025 boat fires in Saint-Florent, check the season’s services: see the Agriates by boat. Other options: the 4x4 from Casta, which can drop you at Lotu, and the coastal path from Roya.

On the beach

Lotu is a gently shelving beach of pale sand and turquoise water, backed by dunes and scrub. Behind it lies a protected wetland shared with Saleccia. In summer it fills quickly with shuttle passengers and boats at anchor: early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

From Lotu to Saleccia

The coastal path heads west and reaches Saleccia in about 45 minutes, according to Spassighj’Agriate, on an easy but shadeless trail. Agriate Marittima also offered a horse-drawn carriage between the two beaches. Take water and be back well before the last shuttle.

Good to know

Lotu is in a protected site: no camping, no fires, no vehicles off the tracks. Take all your rubbish back to Saint-Florent. The packing list is in how to plan your day.