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Sea kayaking – Itinerary 6
THE
ITINERARIES by ELBATUTTANATURA®
By kayak along the coast from Marciana Marina to Capo Sant’Andrea, around Punta Polveraia, and return.
Departure is from the beach at Fenicia, near the breakwater protecting
the seafront of Marciana Marina. Characterised by large mounds of gravel
and, on the left, easily accessible rocks, the beach has swimming structures,
in addition to the services provided by the bordering village. It is accessible
by car, driving along the coast road to the Torre Pisana. Parking is available
in the port area or in the immediate vicinity.
From the beach at Fenicia, the coast is followed in a westerly direction
for about a mile until reaching the small bay of the “Caletta”, where
there is a small and suggestive gravel beach. Carrying on towards the
west, the “Cala” is reached, a small bay surrounded by thriving vegetation
reflected in the crystalline sea.
Further to the west, against a background of thick vegetation, rocks and
minute beaches deserted even during the peak season, the beach at Capo
Sant’Andrea is reached after about four miles.
The kayaks can be left on the beach and some refreshment obtained from
the small bars in the village. Before starting the return leg, it is worth
stopping in one of the most beautiful parts of the island, reaching the
lighthouse at Punta Polveraia (3 miles from Capo Sant’Andrea) further
to the west; Corsica can be seen on clear days. On this stretch of still
wild coastline, the seabed provides fantastic colours for scuba divers
to admire, and the occasional surprise of finding some remains from ancient
boats from past ages which sank here with their precious cargoes.
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