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San Gavino di Carbini, a vast Corsican municipality stretching from the coastal plain to the wooded heights, has a captivating landscape and heritage. Nestling in the heart of holm oak and chestnut forests, the main village, San Gavinu, is surrounded by picturesque hamlets such as Gualdariccio, Giglio and Sapara Maio, all located in the mountains, while on the coastal plain, the hamlets of Ghjalla, Araghju and Ribba tell the story of the traditional transhumance. San Gavino itself, scattered on a wooded hill, is remarkable for its 17th-century granite houses, which bear witness to the village's rich past.

The parish church of San Gavino, of Romanesque origin, is also of interest for its unique and sometimes still unexplained features, which add a mysterious dimension to this place of worship.

The area around San Gavino di Carbini is dotted with archaeological and natural treasures. The menhir and rock shelter at Paccionitoli, as well as the alignments of menhirs on the Pianu di I Stantari, plunge visitors into a fascinating prehistoric past. The site of Casteddu Saliseu, once fortified by the Biancolacci lords between 1000 and the 14th century, is another must-see for those wishing to explore the region's medieval history. On the plain, the casteddu d'Araghju, with its impressive circular fortified enclosure measuring 40 metres in diameter, is a rare example of the island's ancient defensive architecture.

Nature lovers will not want to miss the Piscia di Ghjaddu trail, which offers a view of the waterfall of the same name, in the heart of the Ospedale pine forest, from where visitors can admire an imposing view of the island's east coast and the surrounding mountains.

San Gavino di Carbini is an ideal destination for hiking, history and culture enthusiasts, offering a journey back in time and an immersion in the heart of Corsican nature. Each hill, archaeological site and hamlet seems to tell a unique story, enriching the discovery of this authentic village.

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