Roccapina Crystal Waters
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Discover local flavours at the Petreto-Bicchisano farmers’ market, before visiting the prehistoric site of Filitosa.
Here you’ll be overwhelmed by the sight of these thousand-year-old stones set amidst centuries-old olive trees. Continuing towards Propriano, stop off at Olmeto, a typically Corsican village offering a heritage trail through its narrow streets.
Filitosa
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Market gardeners
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olmeto heritage trail
Corsican charcuterie
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Le Lion Roccapina
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Roccapina Bay
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Discover Roccapina: its wild beach, turquoise bay and famous lion, a natural granite sculpture. For an exceptional panoramic view of the coast of Sarten to the far south of the island, climb the path through the scrubland that leads to the remains of a Genoese tower. On the way back, visit the Casa di Roccapina and its interpretation trail to learn more about the history of the site. Make a well-deserved stopover at a farmhouse inn and feast on authentic local cuisine.
The crystal-clear waters and white sands of Roccapina
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Campomoro, a typical fishing village, is the starting point for a hike in a natural site protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. Stroll up to the Genoese tower for a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Valinco, all the way to the Aiguilles de Bavella.
Head for Sartène, where you’ll discover a medieval town with picturesque alleyways. Learn a little history with the audioguide or visit the archaeology museum, which traces human occupation of Corsica from the beginning of the 9th millennium BC to the end of the Iron Age.
The watchtower of the Sartène citadel
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Sartène, the most Corsican of Corsican towns
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Old town of Sartène
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