Tour de Santa Maria – Genoese Tower of Cala Genovese loop from Macinaggio / Macinaghju

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Tour de Santa Maria – Genoese Tower of Cala Genovese loop from Macinaggio / Macinaghju

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Tour de Santa Maria – Genoese Tower of Cala Genovese loop from Macinaggio / Macinaghju

02:26

8.97km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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788 m

Ankerbucht nördlich von Macinaggio

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1.06 km

Wonderful views of the beach and the port of macinaggio

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3.65 km

View of Giraglia Island and Lighthouse

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Cap Corse (Corsican Capicorsu, Italian Capo Corso) is a peninsula in northern Corsica. It is located in the Haute-Corse department.
The peninsula is about 40 km long and about 10 …

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4.35 km

View from the coast to Punta Vecchia

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The view of the coast of Punta Vecchia is breathtaking, with its steep cliffs plunging into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Along the shore you can admire the spectacular …

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4.38 km

View of Île de la Giraglia and Lighthouse

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One of many points that offers a great view

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4.50 km

Macinaggio to barccaghio

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Weathered watchtower with bathing bay.

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5.37 km

Tour de Santa Maria

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This Genoese tower was built as a defensive position to protect against pirates. It has a magical aspect, located right next to the beach and is the perfect place to stop, relax and enjoy the view.

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5.53 km

Genoese Tower of Cala Genovese

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Cala Genovese beach is one of the many beautiful sandy beaches in Corsica. Accessible only by the coastal path, it offers considerable seclusion. The ideal place to combine hiking and swimming.

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8.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

1.04 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

6.45 km

2.53 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

24°C

19°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 24, 2022,Randonnée cap Corse, plage des îles.

very nice walk with many stops, photos, swimming, observations....

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May 28, 2025,Korsika: Weg der Zöllner von Cap Corse

A mostly easy hike. A well-maintained trail—that is, a path cleared of vegetation—with magnificent views and opportunities for swimming. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Absolutely worth seeing!

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