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Major city · France

Propriano

Use Propriano as a base for exploring southern Corsica's beaches and megaliths: 2–3 nights, or a day trip from Ajaccio or Bonifacio.

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Propriano is a small port town on the Gulf of Valinco, with a long sandy beach and a compact centre. It's not a sightseeing destination itself but a practical base for the megalithic sites of Cauria, the hill town of Sartène and the beaches of the south-west coast. Most travellers stay 2–3 nights to relax and explore the area.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
Airports
AJA · FSC
Nights
2–3

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Propriano: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
  • France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
  • France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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
Emergency numbers for Propriano17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

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 Propriano, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Gulf of Valinco beachesMégalithe de CauriaProximity to SartèneBoat trips to Bonifacio
Airports
AJA Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car (check bus services)) · FSC Figari Sud Corse Airport (About 1 h by car (check bus services))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Propriano: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Feb

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Mar

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

Apr

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

17°C (63°F)

5 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Dec

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 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

The town is walkable. A car is essential for exploring the region: megaliths, beaches and hill villages are spread out. Parking is available near the port and beach.

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, not ride time

Sartène

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car, about 20 min

Hill town with granite buildings and a Saturday market.

Mégalithe de Cauria

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car, about 20 min south of Propriano

Free, open-air megalithic site; allow 1–2 hours.

Bonifaciogo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car, about 1 h 15 min; or boat from Propriano (seasonal)

Cliff-top old town and harbour; a full-day trip.

Ajacciogo

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car, about 1 h 15 min

Napoleon's birthplace; museums and a lively port.

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.

Town centre and port

Restaurants, bars and ferry terminal within walking distance.

Beachfront (Plage de Propriano)

Hotels and residences along the beach; quieter, a short walk from the centre.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€70–100 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
Mid
€100–150 (≈ US$120–180) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
Pizza or pasta dish€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer (draught)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
Bottle of Corsican wine (restaurant)€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
Car rental per daycheck€40–80 (≈ US$50–95)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Propriano is safe. Usual precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables on the beach, and watch for jellyfish in summer (check local flags).
  • Summer crowds: July and August are busy; book accommodation and restaurants ahead.
  • Mégalithe de Cauria is in an open field with no shade: bring water and sun protection.
  • Bus services to Ajaccio and Bonifacio are limited; check schedules in advance.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire
18
Ambulance (SAMU)
15
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
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

Embassy

Most embassies are in Paris; consulates in Ajaccio (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ajaccio airport → Propriano: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) by taxi, 1 h 15 min (check bus)
  • Figari airport → Propriano: about €70–90 (≈ US$85–110) by taxi, 1 h (check bus)
  • Car rental per day: €40–80 (≈ US$50–95) (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
  • Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo ahn-glay)
  • Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo ay la plahj)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo play)
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 Propriano. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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