The Postman's Trail
The trail once walked by Guy Ceccaldi, Girolata's postman until 2006, to the isolated village, with a stop at Tuara Stella beach.
Advice from the Vaïta team
A beach where you will often be alone
First you have to make your way to Partinello. It is a small commune: a little grocery shop and a fountain, and that is about it. From there a road drops down to the beach, and you will find a large signboard describing several hikes.
Allow 1h30 to 2h there and back to reach Mesarinu beach. The path was completely rebuilt in 2024: perfectly waymarked, straightforward, sometimes shaded, sometimes with an open view over the sea. Along the way you pass an abandoned sheepfold, now in ruins.
Of all the routes on that signboard, this is the only one I have done. If you walk one of the others, take photos and send them to me — I will gladly add them to these pages.
Once you are there
Mesarinu beach is ideal. If no boat comes past, you will generally have it to yourselves — thanks to the absence of tourism in Partinello. Mask and snorkel strongly recommended, it is a treat. And nothing stops you building a driftwood hut.
From our GPS track
The route on the map
The track below is our own GPS recording, in the Caspiu beach → Mesarinu beach direction. The marker shows the start, at the bottom of the road down to the beach.
Before you go
Practical information
Distance
1.4 km one way, so 2.7 km there and back.
Ascent
+239 m cumulative there and back: 122 m out, 117 m on the way back.
Altitude
128 m at the highest point, between the two beaches.
Duration
1h30 to 2h there and back, taking your time on the beach.
Difficulty
Easy — the path was rebuilt in 2024 and is perfectly waymarked.
Start
Caspiu beach, at the bottom of the descent, by the large signboard. 27 min from the hotel. See the start on Google Maps
Finish
Mesarinu beach, commune of Partinello.
Supplies
In Partinello: a small grocery shop and a fountain. Nothing along the route.
What to bring
Mask and snorkel, water, and something for a picnic.
About this page: distance, ascent and altitude are measured on our own GPS track. We do not have a photo of Mesarinu beach itself yet.
Your base for exploring the Gulf of Porto
Hôtel Le Vaïta is on the Porto marina, about 27 minutes' drive from Partinello. Our reception team can advise on the hikes that suit your group. Book direct for our best guaranteed rate.