L'Île-Rousse 2

In the evening I took a eastwards walk along the beach for as far as I could. This is the hotel I stayed at. As you can see, it's separated from the beach by the train tracks. There are pedestrian crossings at intervals along the track.

Starting my walk.

The colour of the beach hut took my fancy.

The beach is interrupted here by a rocky outcrop.

Actually there is a little sandy passage.

It's also here the the train tracks veer off to the right, parting ways with the beach.

After the outcrop there is an elevated platform (lifeguard hut?) this photo is taken from.

A panorama of the scene.

A long telephoto shot of the end of the beach.

Pointing my telephoto lens westwards at the wharf where the ferry was berthed.

The rocks and water reminded me of similar beaches on Sardinia. Both should be of the same geological origin.

Someone's dog on an outing with the owner.

I reached the end of the sand and took these shots.

I clambered on the rocks and peered beyond the beach.

I liked the texture of the sea-worn rocks.

A panorama of the area.

Turning around and squeezing through the sandy passage again.

Evening is a good time to enjoy the texture produced by the slanting light.

Passing the beach kiosk again.

A family digging the sand.

The town wharf.

A couple of panoramas.

Near the wharf is a mermaid statue.

A street in the town, a bit deserted.

Tourist goods in the shops.

Sunflower on wall.

Cafe with old-fashioned signs.