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Nonza
Half a day: walk the Genoese tower, see the black sand beach from above, eat a Corsican meal, then move on. One night only if you want a quiet dinner (check).
Nonza is a clifftop village on Cap Corse with a Genoese tower, a small church and a view over the Agriates desert. Swimming is prohibited at the beach below due to strong currents and waves. Most travellers stop for 2–3 hours on a Cap Corse drive; overnight is optional for the peace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded road, heat)
- Airports
- BIA · CLY
- Nights
- 0
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nonza17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nonza, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBIA Bastia Poretta Airport (About 45 min drive via D80 and D81).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBirra Corsa (pint)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BIA Bastia Poretta Airport (About 45 min drive via D80 and D81) · CLY Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nonza: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot. The village is tiny; park at the entrance and walk to the tower, church and restaurants.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min (check)
Drive D80/D81, about 30 min (check)
Port, old town and ferry connections.
Door to door: 20 min (check)
Drive D81, about 20 min (check)
Beach, marina and restaurants.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre (near the tower)
Two B&Bs; quiet at night, parking on the edge of the village.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Lunch with wine2 × €35 | €70 |
| Cap Corse wine bottle1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €166 per person per day, bed included | €332≈ US$400 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Corsican meal (plat du jour + drink) | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Cap Corse wine (bottle)check | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Birra Corsa (pint) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Parking (village entrance) | free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Swimming is prohibited at Nonza beach due to strong currents and waves.
- The village sits high above the shoreline; the walk down to the beach is steep and not maintained (check).
- Road D81 along Cap Corse is narrow and busy in summer; allow extra time (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bastia → Nonza by car: about 30 min, no toll
- Calvi → Nonza by car: about 1 h, no toll
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byahn)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
Corsican (Corsu) is spoken locally; French works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nonza. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded road, heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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