Chez Ange beach restaurant at Rondinara: beach, table and catamaran anchorage

Chez Ange is the beach restaurant of the bay of Rondinara, halfway between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio in southern Corsica. You can reach it by the winding road off the main road, or directly from the sea via the pontoon set up in the bay. Relaxed Mediterranean cuisine at lunch, a refined menu in the evening, a cocktail bar. Open from 7 May to 30 September 2026, every day. From a catamaran at anchor, it is one of the few tables along the Corsican coast you can reach without swimming ashore onto a beach.

Where is Rondinara beach and how do you get there?

Rondinara beach lies 18 km north of Bonifacio and about 20 km from Porto-Vecchio, reachable by the D158 road off the main road. From Bonifacio, you head up the N198 then turn off onto the D158: a winding 7 km road descends to the paid car park at the bottom of the bay. Figari-Sud-Corse airport is about 30 km away by road.

The address of the establishment is Suartone La Rondinara, 20169 Bonifacio. In high season, the car park fills up quickly in the morning: plan to arrive early or come in from the sea. For crews, the bay has a pontoon, the most direct way to reach the beach restaurant without crossing the car park or walking across the beach.

What makes the bay of Rondinara unique for a catamaran stopover?

The bay of Rondinara is one of the most sheltered anchorages in southern Corsica: an almost enclosed crescent-shaped bay, a mostly sandy bottom, calm and crystal-clear water. The anchor holds well on the sand, away from the posidonia seagrass beds that cover the seabed between 3 and 8 m deep. These seagrass beds, a protected species, have been part of the Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve since 1999, so do not anchor on them and choose clearly identifiable sandy areas instead.

From the cockpit, the bay surrounds the crew with maquis, white sand and turquoise water. Snorkelling from the shore, you can spot sea bream, rainbow wrasse and scorpionfish at shallow depths over the rocky areas. A low-key stopover, without heavy infrastructure, where the natural surroundings take centre stage.

What does Chez Ange beach restaurant at Rondinara offer?

Chez Ange serves Mediterranean cuisine with your feet in the sand: salads, grilled meats and fish at lunch, a more elaborate menu in the evening. The lobster tank is one of the house specialities. The menu also includes a takeaway snack option, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, ice creams, drinks, handy for crews heading back out to sea during the day. A cocktail bar rounds out the offering.

The beach restaurant rents out sun loungers and parasols on the beach, with a pontoon service for boaters. Pets are welcome, wifi is available, and the team speaks English and Italian. Live music evenings take place in July and August, on Wednesdays. The à la carte menu starts from 15 €.

What are the opening hours and how do you book at Chez Ange?

The beach restaurant is open from 7 May to 30 September 2026, every day of the week. In low season (May to early June and mid-September until closing), service stops at 7 pm: lunch and snacks only, no evening service. In high season (mid-June to mid-September), evening service runs until 10 pm.

Reservations are taken by phone only, on 04 95 70 07 08. The catering email address is restauration@rondinara.fr. For lunch, a reservation is possible for the noon slot; the rest of the service runs without a reservation.

How do you reach Chez Ange from a catamaran at anchor?

A pontoon is set up in the bay of Rondinara. Boaters at anchor can reach the beach restaurant directly by dinghy or by tying up at the pontoon, without going ashore onto the beach or looking for a makeshift mooring point. The bottom is shallow near the shore and the dinghy passes without difficulty. The beach restaurant’s pontoon service handles arrivals from the water.

For crews cruising in southern Corsica, Rondinara fits naturally into the itinerary between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. Sailoe offers organised crewed Lagoon catamaran cruises in Corsica, with stopovers in the anchorages of the Bouches de Bonifacio Reserve, including Rondinara. To build your programme or request a quote, contact the Sailoe team: charter@sailoe.com / +33 2 97 84 61 61, reply within 24 hours. All the details on the Corsica destination with Sailoe.

What else is there to do at Rondinara during a stopover?

The bay lends itself well to snorkelling from the shore: a clear sandy bottom, rocky areas along the edge of the bay, wildlife visible at shallow depths. Swimming is easy with the family and the water stays calm even in a breeze. The depth increases gradually away from the sand.

The Lavezzi Islands are reachable by catamaran from Bonifacio, a few hours of sailing to the south. The page dedicated to snorkelling at the Lavezzi Islands details the spots, the species to look out for and the conditions for accessing the reserve.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Chez Ange beach restaurant at Rondinara

Where is Rondinara beach in relation to Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio?

Rondinara beach is about 18 km north of Bonifacio and about 20 km from Porto-Vecchio. You reach it by the D158 road off the main road, a winding 7 km route that descends to the car park at the bottom of the bay.

Can you reach Chez Ange Rondinara by boat?

Yes. A pontoon is set up in the bay of Rondinara. Boaters at anchor can reach the beach restaurant directly by dinghy or tie up at the pontoon. A pontoon service is present on the beach.

Is Chez Ange beach restaurant open all year round?

No. The beach restaurant is open from 7 May to 30 September 2026, every day. Evening service runs only from mid-June to mid-September. Outside these dates, the establishment is closed.