Torra di Roccapina

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The Tower of Roccapina is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Sartène on the southwest coast of the Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 100 metres on the Cappu di Roccapina headland. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1609 (415 years ago)Coordinates: 41°29'52"N, 8°55'50"E

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Torra di Roccapina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cauria, Stantari, Paddaghju, Torra di Tizzà.

2.2 miN
Archaeological site
Cauria, Sartène
57 min walk • Cauria is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Sartène.
2.3 miN
Historical place, Archaeological site
Stantari, Sartène
59 min walk • Stantari is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in "Cauria", commune of Sartène. The alignments of Stantari is close to the dolmen of Funtanaccia; in a distance of 300 m in the south are Rinaghju alignments.
4.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Paddaghju
120 min walk • Paddaghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Sartène.
5.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Torra di Tizzà
136 min walk • The Tower of Tizzà is a Genoese tower located in the commune of Sartène on the west coast of the Corsica. The tower was one of a series of coastal defences constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates.
2.1 miN
Archaeological site
Rinaghju
53 min walk • Rinaghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Sartène. In a distance of 300 m are Stantari alignments and the dolmen of Funtanaccia.
2.3 miN
Archaeological site
Funtanaccia
58 min walk • Funtanaccia is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Sartène. In a distance of 300 m are the stone rows of Stantari and Rinaghju.
4.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Apazzu
110 min walk • Apazzu is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Sartène.
4.2 miE
Locality
Monacia-d'Aullène
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in Monacia-d'Aullène is the stunning coastline, which boasts crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and rugged cliffs. Visitors can spend their days sunbathing on the sandy shores, swimming in the azure sea, or exploring the hidden coves...