Are you eyeing the beaches of Lotu and Saleccia? Be aware that it is not possible to reach them by road: you must either rent a 4×4 or take a shuttle boat from Saint-Florent. But when it comes to renting a boat in Saint-Florent, how do you find your way around and choose the right company? In this article, we present two real institutions of Saint-Florent: Popeye and Speed Mare.
Why a boat to access the beaches of the Agriates desert?
When you think of a holiday on the beautiful island of Corsica , white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters immediately come to mind. Among the dream destinations of the Mediterranean, the Agriates desert, located near Saint-Florent , offers a true coastal paradise. However, this unspoilt corner of nature is far from being easily accessible by land.
In fact, the Agriates Desert owes its name to its arid and wild landscape. This natural beauty, characterized by fine sand dunes, isolated coves and turquoise waters, attracts many visitors every year. However, its geographical isolation makes it difficult to access by traditional roads . This is where the need to take a boat to reach these idyllic beaches comes into play. In just a few minutes, you will have the opportunity to reach the Lotu or Saleccia beaches.
But where can you find information about boat rental in Saint-Florent ?
Boat rental Saint Florent: your shuttle at Speed Mare
If you are staying in the heart of downtown Saint-Florent , Speed Mare offers you the chance to discover the unspoiled beauty of the Saleccia and Lotu beaches in the heart of the Agriates desert by booking a crossing on one of the shuttle boats departing from the city's port.
In low season, count on €25 per adult and €20 per child for a round-trip shuttle . In high season, this rate rises to €35 for adults and €30 for children. Reservations can be made online or by telephone.
Be aware, however, that when booking a shuttle boat, you don't have much choice in terms of times: for a shuttle taken at 9 a.m., the return is at 1:30 p.m. For a shuttle taken at 11 a.m., the return is at 3:30 p.m. And so on. This is why the company offers special boat + 4×4 packages. With this package, you can take the boat to the beach and return at the desired time thanks to the rental of a 4×4 on site. On the other hand, this second package costs €60 per adult and €55 per child.
Boat rental Saint Florent: your shuttle at Popeye
A second company offers to make the crossing to the beaches of the Agriates desert . This is Popeye. Popeye , it's almost 30 years of maritime history and boat excursions in Saint-Florent . A true institution, the company now offers boat trips in addition to the usual shuttles to reach the beaches.
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As for the shuttles, they leave from the port of Saint-Florent and go to Lotu or Saleccia beach. You will therefore have plenty of time to discover at least one of these 5 good restaurant addresses in Saint Florent before embarking for a lazy afternoon.
Because what differentiates this company from Speed Mare is the flexibility of the shuttles. If they leave every hour, this time there is no need to respect a precise schedule for the return: you have the possibility to select it as you wish among the shuttles that also run every hour in this direction. This time count 10 € return per adult to reach the Lotu beach and 35 € to reach Saleccia .
Finally, if you fancy a sea trip, you should know that you have the option of embarking on a trip with or without swimming in Cap Corse , to the Port of Centuri or even in the Agriates desert depending on the packages offered.
