Torra di Negru, Genoese coastal tower in Olmeta-di-Capocorso, France.

Torra di Negru is a circular stone structure standing directly on the western shore of Cap Corse with thick defensive walls and reinforced openings. The tower features an elevated platform that provided clear views of the sea in all directions.

Torra di Negru was built around 1560, one of the coastal defences the Republic of Genoa raised between 1530 and 1620 against Barbary pirate raids. A Genoese list of 1617 records it as guarded by two men, but only at night. In 1992 it was listed as an official historical monument of France.

This tower reflects how Genoese military engineers built a chain of defensive positions across Corsica to guard trade routes and settlements. Visitors walking around it can see how the structure was designed to be both a stronghold and a communication hub for the region.

The tower is accessible from the beach during low tide, when the rocky terrain becomes more stable for walking. Sturdy shoes and sun protection are essential since the site offers little shelter from the elements.

The 1617 Genoese register records that Torra di Negru was guarded by two men, but only at night. The tower was built around 1560 and listed as a monument historique in 1992.