Location: Santa Lucia di Moriani in France
Nearest Airport:
Bastia at 23
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
Direct access at 20
Metres
Nearest Restaurant:
Restaurant at 100
Metres
Car: necessary
Going eastwards from Corte, over the mountain ridge that separates the Tavignano and Golo rivers, lies the very fertile region of the Castagniccia (literally meaning “small chestnut grove”), wherein lies over 100km² of primarily sweet chestnut forests. Many of the Sanglier (wild boar) that are eaten on the island each year are caught in this area, but, despite this, many of the villages in the area now lie abandoned – albeit now providing an interesting route for ramblers. On a clear day, the altitude affords views over the Tuscan Islands, occasionally, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are discernable. The highest peak in this region, Monte San Petrone (1,767m) presents a challenging hike, but the view from the top, both out towards Italy and back into the Casaluna valley are well worth the effort.