Umigna Tower

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It was part of the so-called land of the Four Towers and was built by the populations of Paomia, Revinda and Salona, refugees in Renno, in order to protect the cultivable lands of the coast from Barbary pirates. It is a twelve meter high round tower, built on a rock base, (restored in 2009 visitors can climb to the roof terrace to admire the view)

On its steep, jagged north coast, 40-50 meter high horsetooth felsdpath granite cliffs plunge into blue waters. They form a striking contrast with the blond beaches, all round, which occupy the bottom of the neighboring gulfs, Peru to the south, Chiuni to the north.

Many sparrows take advantage of the shrubs of the maquis, The coastal cliffs shelter the nests of rock species, peregrine falcons, pigeons... At their foot, under water, the giant limpet, which has become so rare, finds a way to flourish

Starting from Peru beach, to the south of the site, a marked path along the old dry stone walls passing by a beautiful little house, its bread oven and the aghja, allows you to go around the point and reach the Genoese tower. It takes 3 hours to walk to reach Chiuni beach, passing by two small fountains to the north. A variant allows you to loop and reach your starting point.

Source: West Corsica