Starting out from the village, this signposted walk will take you to discover the Genoese Tower, offering an impressive panorama of the Gulf of Valinco, the distant peaks of Bavella and, to the south, the start of the wild coastline. Follow the path punctuated by explanatory panels that recount the story of Anto, the Tower’s imaginary guardian.
🌿 Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fragrant walk in the heart of a wilderness where the scrubland is dense. 🌿
At the summit, a 360° view awaits you!
🥾 30-minute walk
Discover this authentic heritage, which is very well preserved. Inside, a permanent exhibition traces the history of the Genoese Towers in Corsica and the barbarian invasions.
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Genoese tower of Campomoro
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Proudly overlooking the Gulf of Valinco, the Genoese Tower of Campomoro is one of the most impressive in Corsica… and with good reason: with its exceptional diameter of 15 metres, it is the largest Genoese tower on the island!
Built in 1586 by the Genoese, it was part of a vast defensive system designed to protect the Corsican coast against invasions by barbarian pirates, which were very common at the time. The distinctive feature of the Campomoro tower is not only its size, but also its star-shaped ramparts.
Its solid construction, thick walls and strategic elevated position meant that the inhabitants could take refuge in the event of an attack and the lookouts could keep an eye on the horizon. Once danger had been signalled, neighbouring towers could communicate by fire or smoke signals, creating an effective warning chain along the coastline.
Restored in the XXᵉ century, the tower has regained all its splendour and today welcomes visitors.
