Rogliano, Commune in Haute-Corse, France
Rogliano is a commune in the northern tip of Corsica, part of the Haute-Corse department within the arrondissement of Bastia. It is made up of several small hamlets scattered across hills and slopes, including Macinaghju, Bettolacce, and Campianu, connected by narrow roads.
Rogliano grew from the merging of two older settlements, San Columbanu in the south and La Chjapella in the north. During the period of Genoese rule, several watchtowers were built along the coast to guard against pirate raids.
The 16th-century church of Sant'Agnellu sits at the heart of village life and holds an organ protected by national heritage law. Next to it, the 17th-century Confrérie Santa Croce is still used for local religious gatherings.
Rogliano sits roughly 42 kilometers north of Bastia and is easiest to reach by car, as the roads through Cap Corse are narrow and winding. The port hamlet of Macinaghju is the main hub for services, with restaurants, places to stay, and a tourist office on hand.
The coastal path known as the Sentier des Douaniers, once walked by customs officers, still links Rogliano to the neighboring village of Centuri. Along the way, walkers pass Genoese towers, hidden coves, and the remains of old lime kilns still visible in the landscape.
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