Kite-surf La Tonnara

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Rocks Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: Mediterranean Sea. Wind swell up to 3-4 meters after several days of wind. Can be choppy. With Mistral from the Northwest La Tonarra is one of the best wave spots on the southern part of Corsica. Beach type & size: Sand - Small Infos: Small beach. Soft sand, rocks on both ends. Enough space to launch and land a kite. When going out with winds from the west walk up to the southern point of the beach before going out. There is very little space downwind before you're on the rocks! Definitely not a beginners spot. No shore break because of island that brakes the swell. Lots of people during summer. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: During summer 23-30C, and water about 22C as well. Shorty or even shorts are enough in summer. Besides summer a wetsuit is needed. Surfing all year is possible. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: Can be very windy, any strenght possible. Best winds from October to April. Main wind direction: West. Most of the time, it's West, Southwest and Northwest. In October to December often East. The beach curves making several directions sideshore. Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December Access description: by Car - Take the road N196 from Bonifacio to Sartene. Approx 5 km outside Bonifacio you will see a sign to Tonnara, approx. 1km down the main road. Stop on top of hill to get a good overview over the beach. Specific rules: None Extra: Be careful, the rocks downwind and just below the surface make this an expert beach. Nightlife: Bonifacio is a very nice harbor place with stunning view and nice nightlife. Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Food, Parking