And as you stroll along, you’re sure to meet our friends the donkeys and pigs. Not forgetting a fountain, a wash-house and finally the castle. It is in ruins, but a cistern and the room that used to be the kitchen still remain. A reward awaits you at the summit: a breathtaking panorama of the Gulf of Valinco, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Capu di Muro tower… Viggianello and its hamlet of Vetaru are high up, at 325 and 365 metres respectively. Well grouped on its belvedere, Vetaru is in a dominant position. 📷 From the village, the panoramic view over the Gulf of Valinco is breathtaking, particularly at sunset.
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A typical Corsican village
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The main part of the village is made up of hills dominated by the remains of the medieval castle. A pleasant stroll up the hill through the Corsican maquis. Along the way, you’re sure to meet our friends the donkeys and pigs. Not forgetting a fountain, a wash-house and finally the castle. It is in ruins, but a cistern and the room that used to be the kitchen still remain.
A reward awaits you at the summit, with a breathtaking panorama: the Gulf of Valinco, the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Capu di Muro tower… Viggianello and its hamlet of Vetaru are high up, at 325 and 365 metres respectively. Vetaru is well grouped together on its belvedere, and is in a dominant position.
defaultRoutes to hilltop villages
The sacred land of ValincoDiscover the very soul of southern Corsica on the Route des Villages Perchés (the D 557), a picturesque road route through the heights of the Sartenais Valinco Taravo region. Wind your way through the state-owned forest, the scrub and the river, and discover these villages clinging to the mountainsides, offering you a timeless journey to the heart of unspoilt Corsica.
Activities
concerts, theatre...In Viggianello, Corsican culture is expressed through village festivals, traditional songs and the friendliness of its inhabitants. The village subtly blends history, nature and local produce, and also offers some charming accommodation, perfect for a peaceful getaway away from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
