The nature reserve of the Cape Corsica Islands is located in the communes of Rogliano, Ersa and Centuri in Haute-Corse. It is located on the terrestrial and infralittoral part of the five islands bordering the tip of Cape Corsica. It covers an area of about 66 hectares and includes the nature reserve of the Finocchiarola Islands located in the municipality of Rogliano, repealed by the decree of creation of the new nature reserve, including the islands of Terra, Mezenna and Finocchiarola. The territory also includes the islands of Giraglia and Capense.

More info at: https://www.reserves-naturelles.org/iles-du-cap-corse

The Sentier des Douaniers is a beautiful 19 km walk along the coast of Cap Corse between Macinaggio and Centuri where the natural areas are protected. No particular difficulty, but it takes more than 8 hours to reach the other end. Beautiful landscapes await you along this hike (Genoese towers, nature reserve, protected natural sites, cliffs, dunes, fauna, flora…).

More info at: https://www.capcorse-tourisme.corsica/poi/le_sentier_des_douaniers_cap_corse_capicorsu

The Genoese Towers of Cape Corsica – Above the bay of Capendula, picturesquely perched at the top of the Point of Agnello (Punta d’Agnello) stands the TOWER OF AGNELLO, since the end of the 16th century. The Genoese Towers of FINOCCHIAROLA, SANTA MARIA, AGNELLO and the islet of GIRAGLIA, these four towers built during the middle of the 16th century under the impulse of the Republic of Genoa, form a strange alignment and were part of the coastal defense system of the Community of Rogliano.
Today, these towers are protected and restored. They are an integral part of the island’s architectural heritage.

For more information: https://www.capcorse-tourisme.corsica/poi/tour_dagnello_cap_corse_capicorsu-1

The nine hamlets of the commune are spread out from the sea shore at an altitude of 250 m while its highest point is the Monte di u Castellu which culminates at 602 m. The coastal facade of Rogliano, is thirteen kilometers long. The commune has a very rich private and religious built heritage:
– houses and tombs of “Americans
– numerous churches and chapels (including Romanesque)
– Franciscan convent of the 16th century
– medieval fortified castle
– numerous Genoese towers on the coast and in the village

For more information: https://destination-cap-corse.corsica/rogliano/

The visitor will be attracted by the presence of imposing houses in the Cap Corse called “Palazzi di l’Americani” = “Palaces of American Corsicans”. The history of these houses is over a century old. Capcorsins adventurers who left to make their fortune in the Americas built these houses on admirable sites as well as surprising neo-classical tombs with numerous symbols that can be seen on the most beautiful promontories often facing the sea and eternity. An architectural setting that dominates the landscape, a true witness to the economic success of these adventurers tempted by distant horizons. Each house, each tomb, tells a unique story. For more information: https://www.capcorse-tourisme.corsica/poi/maisons_d_americains_palazzi_di_lamericani_cap_corse_capicorsu-1