La tête de mort, Rock formation near Ajaccio, France
The natural rock formation resembles a human skull and stands prominently against the Mediterranean coastline at an elevation offering views of Ajaccio.
Local mariners have used this distinctive rock formation as a navigation reference point along the Corsican coast since the 18th century.
The rock formation maintains its position in regional folklore, with generations of Corsican families sharing stories about its geological origins.
Visitors can reach the rock formation through marked hiking trails starting from the northern section of Ajaccio's coastal path system.
Marine life thrives around the underwater base of the rock, creating an environment where various Mediterranean fish species gather.
Location: Ajaccio
GPS coordinates: 41.91944,8.71430
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:22
Maison Bonaparte
2 km
Palais Fesch, Ajaccio
2 km
Ajaccio Cathedral
2 km
Monument commémoratif de Napoléon Ier
854 m
Chapelle Impériale
2 km
Palais Lantivy
1.8 km
Arboretum des Milelli
2 km
Marché d'Ajaccio - Marcatu d'Aiacciu
2 km
Monument to Napoleon and His Brothers
1.8 km
Église Saint-Roch d'Ajaccio
1.9 km
Holy Trinity Church, Ajaccio
1.4 km
Bibliothèque Fesch
2 km
Statue du cardinal Fesch
2 km
Église Sant'Eramu d'Ajaccio
2 km
Oratoire Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Ajaccio
2 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch d'Ajaccio
2 km
NapoRama
2 km
Chapelle des Grecs
1.2 km
Statue Napoléon
846 m
Bonaparte house
2 km
Grand Hôtel Continental d'Ajaccio
1.5 km
Chemin des Crêtes
774 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur d'Ajaccio
1.3 km
City hall of Ajaccio
2 km
Plage Saint-François
1.6 km
Maison Peraldi
2 km
Immeuble
2 km
Napoléon Ier en empereur romain
2 kmReviews
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