Torra di Campomoru, Genoese watchtower in Belvédère-Campomoro, France.
The Torra di Campomoru is a stone defensive tower positioned on the Punta di Campomoro headland at roughly 78 meters above sea level. The structure has thick circular walls with narrow openings designed for watching the approach to the Golfe de Valinco below.
The tower was built between 1585 and 1586 by Giorgio Canton following designs by Carlo Spinosa. It formed part of a coastal defense network that the Genoese established to counter pirate raids throughout the region.
The tower served as a familiar landmark for sailors navigating along the coast for centuries. Today it remains tied to local memory as a symbol of how the islanders once protected their shores.
The site is reachable on foot from a nearby parking area and offers views of the sea and surrounding landscape. The best time to visit is late afternoon, when the light is softer and fewer people are around.
A hidden cave near the tower was used by people seeking shelter in ancient times. This discovery reveals how the headland has been a refuge throughout the ages.
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