Pinarellu
Discover theseaside village
Only 4 km from Sainte Lucie de Porto-Vecchio, in Southern Corsica, the bay of Pinarellu is a paradise sheltering a seaside village and magnificent long white sand beaches lined with pine trees.
Pinarellu is one of the main coastal hamlets in the municipality of Zonza. Appreciated by boaters and walkers, the village is lively day and night during the summer season. You will find all the amenities for a stay by the sea (bars, restaurants, grocery store, etc.) but also a wide choice of sport activities (jet-ski, sailing, paddle, kayak, boat rental, sea cruise, etc.) or cultural (concerts, cinema, walks, historical sites, etc.).
From Pinarellu, you can explore the southern region of Corsica and discover the natural swimming pools of Cavo, Alta Rocca and the “aiguilles” of Bavella, Bonifacio and its limestine cliffs, the city of Porto-Vecchio, …
The genoese tower
Located on the island of Pinarellu, facing the village, the tower was completed in 1591 by the genoese at the request of the local population. It is one of the rare square-shaped towers in Southern Corsica. Attacked numerous times in the 17th and 18th centuries, the tower, today a Historical Monument, remained in service until 1738.
A Ruscana island
Another symbol of Pinarellu, the islet of Ruscana is located a little less than a kilometer away from the coast. Culminating at nearly 20 m above sea level, it’s home to a population of seabirds which make it a Natura 2000 classified site, access to which is prohibited. If its top is white, it’s because it’s covered in guano.
The chapels Saint Joseph and Sainte Barbe
At the entrance of Pinarellu, adjoining the marine cemetery, stands the Saint Joseph chapel, erected in the 18th century. During the summer, many traditional singing concerts are held there.
A little further on, at the edge of the pond, is the Sainte Barbe chapel, chapel of the hamlet of Poggioli, located further inland.
The pinewood
At the back of Pinarellu bay, over 1 500 m, there is a beautiful white sand beach named after the 10 ha pine forest which borders it all along. It is the largest and most popular of the Pinarellu beaches.
In Pinarellu or around
Outings & activities
Restaurants
Ice-cream shops
Bar
Supermarkets
Beaches
Sea cruises
Boat rental
Paddle
Scuba diving
Natural swimming pools
Hiking
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
Quad rides
Tree climbing
Concerts
Cinemas
Bowling
Lasergame
L'air est limpide et pur, les oiseaux engourdis,L'astre du jour s'élève en une féerieDe lumière et d'espoir sur les flots immobiles.Quelque nuage rose à l'allure gracile,S'en va on ne sait où emporté par le temps,Saluant la splendeur depuis le firmament,La Ruscana là-bas vieux roc de granite,Se dresse fièrement, vaillante stalagmite,La tour sur son ile, noble guerrier de pierre,Veille par habitude inutile et altière.Un cormoran maussade à son rocher ripaille,Une tourterelle chante vaille que vaille.Un léger goéland de son oeil acéré,Scrute l'immensité cherchant sa proie nacrée.
Un geai multicolore en le maquis cacarde,Quand les merles moqueurs sous la futaie fouinardent.Les cigales jasent dans les pins parasols.Et dans un flamboiement les papillons s'envolent.La mer nappe de plomb à peine se devine,Que la barque tranche de son étrave fine,Ramenant le filet si chargé de promesses.Immense de beauté que la brise caresse,La plage inanimée s'étire infiniment,Sous les genévriers courbés à tous les vents.Et le jardin secoue son manteau de rosée.La vie renait alors d'amour inépuisée,Le soleil Apollon entame son parcours,Pinarello s'éveille en la douceur du jour.
Paul Gianni, Incertains regards, La Plume de l’édition, p.17, 2021.
Pinarellu tempi fà
"Tempi fà" can be translated be "a long time ago".
Discover here some photos of Pinarellu from more or less distant times.
Vue aérienne de Pinarellu dans les années 50
Pailotte chez Bidal
Chapelle St Joseph, Pinarellu, 1958
Le village de Pinarellu au début des années 1960
Entrée de Pinarellu dans les années 60
Plage de Pinarellu, années 60
Vue aérienne de Pinarellu courant années 80
