The bay as seen in early evening.
 
Some of the local houses as seen from the pine forest.
 

The Marina: beach and plane, sand and alluvium. Along with some of the houses grouped together at Saint Antoine, the marina is the absolute antithesis of the hamlets. Its habitat ranges far and leads up to the hinterland; it is particular in that it is not affected by the winter spate of the fiume (the valley's river).

Although in full development, the marina is rich with village history, even if the traces of ancient invasions have almost disappeared. Once you have enjoyed the beach and all its benefits, a trip up to Castellare (30 minutes walk from the beginning of the trail which starts next to the hotel Macchia e Mare at the entry to Pietracorbara on the coast road) is worth the walk, as is a promenade to the Vercetu bridge built from rounded stones.

For nature lovers, there is a small population of arboricole frogs and cistude turtles in the humid area located between the beach and the road (D 80 road). This humid area, although very fragile, is currently threatened by tourism development.

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