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ZONZA - SAINTE LUCIE DE PORTO-VECCHIO
Presentation
Zonza, a true crossroads of the Alta Rocca, is distinguished by the diversity of its landscapes, ranging from majestic mountains to an enchanting coastline. Popular with visitors for its hotels and restaurants, this town offers a holiday setting unique to Corsica, where mountain charm blends with coastal beauty.
The village of Zonza, built on terraces since the 17th century, spreads out upwards, its old granite houses standing proudly on rocky outcrops and overlooking the Asinao valley. Surrounded by chestnut, pine and holm oak trees, this picturesque village is home to the neo-Gothic church of Santa Maria Assunta, which contrasts with the ruins of the former parish church of San Cesario, situated 800 metres from the village. The Romanesque Chapel of Santa Barbara, meanwhile, adds a touch of ancient history to this place steeped in heritage.
To the north, the famous Bavella Needles offer a breathtaking panorama. From the pass, you can admire these rocky walls, which take on different hues depending on the light, rising from the Laricio pines in a wild and majestic landscape. A footpath links the Col de Bavella to the Col de Velacu in an hour’s walk, offering walkers breathtaking views. To the south-east, the state-owned forest leads to L’Ospedale, and a track leads to the sheepfolds on the Luviu plateau, a reminder of the ancestral transhumance routes through the Cavu valley.
From the Col d’Illarata, an exceptional vantage point offers views, on a clear day, of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the Ortolo Valley. Zonza also boasts a much-loved coastal stretch, featuring the Gulf of Pinarellu, just 2 km from Sainte-Lucie-de-Porto-Vecchio (Santa Lucia). There, long white sandy beaches fringed by vast pine forests invite you to relax, offering visitors a corner of Corsican paradise nestled between the sea and the mountains.
Child benefits
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Amenities, services and activities
Amenities
- Bar cafeteria tea room
- library
- Shop
- WIFI point
- Restaurant
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