Capo Rosso, cape in Corsica, France
Capo Rosso is a rocky headland in Piana, Corsica, rising approximately 300 meters above the sea. The area features red granite cliffs, sharp drops into the water, and a Genoese tower perched on top of the rock.
The tower was built in the 16th century by the Genoese as part of a coastal defense network against pirates and to monitor ships. These watchtowers were linked by signals that allowed messages to spread quickly across the island.
The name Capo Rosso comes from the red granite that colors the cliffs. Visitors experience this place as an entrance to the natural beauty of Corsica, where the wild coastline and the historic tower connect people to the region's maritime past.
Access is from a parking area on the D824 road near Arone Beach. The trail is about 7 kilometers long and takes roughly 3.5 hours, but requires sturdy footwear and plenty of water since there are no shops or water sources along the route.
Below the tower are sea caves, including a notable natural rock arch formation. Monk seals once lived in this region and were last spotted in the 1960s before disappearing from the area.
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