tour de la parata

Just a few minutes from Ajaccio town center, take advantage of the exceptional site of the Sanguinari Islands, classified as a "Grand Site" by the French Ministry of the Environment. This area has been designed to enable you to discover the peninsula and its Genoese tower in complete safety, while respecting the environment. Located at the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio, the site offers an exceptional panorama and marine atmosphere in the heart of the coastal maquis.
>From the parking lot to the end of the road 0h 15, +5 m
At the end of the parking lot, take the footpath that follows the coastline to a cul de sac where you'll find a restaurant and souvenir store (seasonal)
>From the end of the road to the pointe de la Parata 0h05, +10 m.
The path continues along a paved path that quickly becomes a dirt track. Keep to the left and follow the signs. Signposts show you the rich vegetation of the site.
>Go up to the Genoese tower: 0h10, +30 m, -3O m (A/R)
Just before reaching the end of the point, you can reach the Genoese tower via a path to the right. Steep cobbled steps take you up and down the tower, allowing you to enjoy the panoramic views. The tower is not open to visitors.
At the end of the peninsula, you can contemplate the Bloody Islands from a platform. An orientation table will help you get to know them better.
>From the pointe de la Parata to the road 0h15, +10 m, -20 m
The trail then continues around the eastern side of the pointe, which is exposed to the prevailing winds. The coastline here is more rugged, but the path is not particularly difficult until you reach the road.
>From the road to the parking lot 0h20, +25 m, -30 m
Take the path on the left at the foot of the restaurant. You remain on the hillside on its eastern slope, in the middle of dense scrubland, crossing lentisque clumps on an often narrow path.
You reach a small pass. Return to the parking lot on the track to your right.

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• 55 minutes
• level : Easy
• hiking : Pedestrian