Difficulty: easy
Type: round-trip
Duration: 4 h and 45 min
Length: 14.4 km
Difference in height: + 190 m / - 195 m
Starting point: Palasca

Road access
The road-trip from Calvi to Palasca takes 47 minutes for 38.7 kilometres. You must take the T 30 road and the road called " route de Calvi ".
You can park your car at the edge of the road N 197 near an inn but be careful not to obstruct traffic, in particular during the summer season.

Description
This walk is quite easy, but you should bear in mind that Corsica is very hot during the summer. That's why it's best to set off very early. You should wear a hat, put on sunscreen and take a good supply of water.
After having parked your car you must take the path which is located at end of the car park, turn on the left and go through the hamlet of Gradu. Keep walking until you reach the beach of Ostriconi – one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, at the gateway to the Agriates desert.
Walk along the beach and take the path on your right, keep walking along the path. During this walk you will see several white sandy coves, each is different and more beautiful than the next. Keep walking until you pass through the ruined sheepfolds of Sualellu and Chimia.
When you reach Monte Orlandu (95m) continue walking in the same direction until you reach the bay of Acciolu, whose magnificent coves are little visited even during the summer.
Go back along the same itinerary.