Farinole

This commune between Nebbiu and Cap-Corse is made up of three hamlets and stretches right down to the sea. The Farinole coastline is wild and unspoilt, with a Genoese tower dating back to 1562 and a popular sandy beach.

In the center of the village you'll find the 16th-century church of Saint-Côme and Saint-Damien, rebuilt in 1720 on the foundations of an earlier church. The patron saints are celebrated every year on September 26, with an impressive procession.

There are several hiking trails starting from the village's various hamlets, including "A Ferrera", a disused magnetite mine first exploited by the Genoese in the 16th century, then by the French in the 19th. Its double entrance, separated by a huge rock pillar, is extraordinary. It represents a rich heritage, archaeological and educational asset for the commune, and is a delight for geology specialists and tourists alike.

In addition, the site of the iron mine has been given a scenographic makeover with thematic panels both inside and outside the miners' house. Since 2016, descriptive panels of endemic plants have turned the "A Ferrera" path into a botanical trail.

The other main attraction is Farinole's beautiful golden sandy beach, which is very family-friendly and easily accessible.