Capo Rosso
Capu Rossu
A red headland southwest of Piana, where a trail climbs to a 331 m Genoese tower overlooking the entire cliff coast.
Capo Rosso marks the tip of the Piana peninsula, where red granite drops straight into the sea. The trail begins at a parking area beside the D824 road, starting gently and growing steeper. The round trip takes about 2.5–3 hours and ends at the Genoese tower of Turghio on the clifftop, with views over Porto Gulf and Scandola. There is no shade along the way, and the final section requires scrambling with hands and feet, so bring plenty of water and shoes with good grip, and avoid the summit on windy days. Nearby Arone Beach is a good place for a swim after the hike.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cargèse
- Calanques de Piana
- Scandola Nature Reserve
- Girolata
- Porto (Ota)
- Gorges de la Spelunca
- Capo di Feno Beach
- Forêt d'Aïtone