Anghione (Upper Corsica)

Anghione (Upper Corsica) is a wide, sandy beach spot with clear water and a chop-to-small-wave setup that suits freeriding. Conditions are generally straightforward at the launch, which is positioned directly in front of the Anghione campsite, making the area easy to access from the Castellare-di-Casinca/Bastia side by following signs to Anghione. Wind is typically thermal in summer and is most consistent from late morning into the afternoon, with a build that often starts around early afternoon and continues toward late afternoon/early evening. The best wind directions for this spot are NE and SE (also described with an E component), and summer months (June, July, August) are the primary riding window. For kitesurfing, the wide beach creates plenty of room, though there is a practical crowding factor in front of the campsite during peak months. For both kitesurfing and windsurfing, the chop over sand and the thermal nature of the breeze make it well-suited to freeride progression and foil sessions when conditions allow. Safety at Anghione is strongly tied to beachgoer activity: summer swimming zones (Zonage) are established in front of the campsite area and riders are expected to respect them. Launching is also restricted to designated navigation zones during peak summer months, and local guidance emphasizes sticking to these boundaries. Lifeguard presence is seasonal, while rescue is considered limited for on-water kite-specific coverage beyond school-monitored sessions.