Tour de San Benedettu

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The Tour de San Benedettu or Tour de Cala Rossa was a Genoese tower located in the commune of Lecci on the east coast of Corsica. The tower sat on the Punta di Benedettu at the north side of the Golfe de Porto-Vecchio. Only a few traces survive. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 41°37'3"N, 9°19'4"E

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Tour de San Benedettu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porto-Vecchio, Tower of San Ciprianu, Casteddu di Tappa, Araghju.

2.6 miSW
Locality
Porto-Vecchio
66 min walk • One of the main attractions of Porto-Vecchio is its pristine beaches. The renowned Palombaggia Beach is a must-visit, with its crystal-clear waters and fine white sand stretching as far as the eye can see. Sunbathe on the shore, take a refreshing dip in the sea, or...
1.6 miNE
Tower
Tower of San Ciprianu
41 min walk • The Tower of San Ciprianu is a Genoese tower located in the French commune of Lecci, Southern Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 57 m and guarded the entrance to the port of Porto-Vecchio.
6.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Casteddu di Tappa
163 min walk • Casteddu di Tappa is a Bronze Age archaeological site of the Torreann Culture, in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Porto-Vecchio.
3.6 miNW
Archaeological site
Araghju, Parc naturel régional de Corse
91 min walk • Araghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of San-Gavino-di-Carbini.
5.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Ceccia
138 min walk • Ceccia is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Porto-Vecchio.
4.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Tivulaghju
115 min walk • Tivulaghju is an archaeological site in Corsica. It is located in the commune of Porto-Vecchio. The site was first excavated in 1960, and has since been used to prove prehistoric links between Corsica and Sardinia.

Tour de San Benedettu

Facts and practical information

Tour de San Benedettu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Porto-Vecchio

Tower of San Ciprianu

Casteddu di Tappa

Araghju, Parc naturel régional de Corse

Ceccia

Tivulaghju