Torra d'Albu

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The Tower of Albu is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Ogliastro on the west coast of the Cap Corse on Corsica. ()

Alternative names: Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 42°48'29"N, 9°20'2"E

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Torra d'Albu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torra di Nonza, Torra di Ferringule, Torra di Negru, Tour de Giottani.

1.7 miS
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Torra di Nonza
43 min walk • The Tower of Nonza is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Nonza on the coast of Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 155 metres in the village of Nonza on the west coast of Capicorsu.
5.3 miS
Tower
Torra di Ferringule
135 min walk • The Tower of Ferringule is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Farinole on the west coast of Cap Corse. The tower was one of a series of coastal defences built by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
3.3 miS
Tower
Torra di Negru
84 min walk • The Tower of Negru is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Olmeta-di-Capocorso on the coast of the Corsica. The tower sits on the shore on the west coast of Capicorsu.
4.1 miN
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Tour de Giottani
106 min walk • The Tower of Giottani is a ruined Genoese tower on the coast of the commune of Barrettali, northern Corsica.
1.7 miS
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Nonza
44 min walk • The village itself is a maze of narrow streets and stone buildings, giving visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in Corsica. The main attraction, however, is the striking black pebble beach that stretches out below the cliffs.
4.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Stello, Erbalunga
115 min walk • Monte Stello is often considered the highest peak of the Corsican Cape, with 1,306 m of altitude; in fact, it is surpassed by its neighbor, the Cima di e Follicie.
7.2 miSE
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San-Martino-di-Lota
185 min walk • One of the main highlights of San-Martino-di-Lota is its breathtaking beaches, which offer crystal clear waters and golden sands. Visitors can spend their days sunbathing, swimming, or indulging in water sports such as snorkeling and diving.
2.6 miN
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Canari
67 min walk • Canari is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
5 miS
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Farinole
127 min walk • Farinole is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica. The village is located between the mountains and the sea between Saint-Florent and Negro with the two hamlets of Sparagaggio and Bracolaccia.
0.6 miN
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Ogliastro
16 min walk • Ogliastro is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.
6.5 miSE
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Santa-Maria-di-Lota
167 min walk • Santa-Maria-di-Lota is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.