Îles Sanguinaires & Pointe de la Parata
Pointe de la Parata
A headland at the western end of Ajaccio Bay. A 16th-century Genoese tower and four red porphyry islets make up Corsica's most famous sunset scene.
Pointe de la Parata lies about 12 kilometres west of the city. From the car park, a 20-minute walk up a path brings you to a 16th-century Genoese watchtower. In front of you lies a row of islands called the Îles Sanguinaires (the Bloody Islands). Under the setting sun their rocks glow red, which gives them their name. A walk around the headland takes about an hour, and the wind can be strong. You can reach the site by bus line 5 or by car. In summer the car park charges a fee and becomes crowded in the evening. From April to October, boat tours depart from the port of Ajaccio, and some stop at the largest island, where you can visit the lighthouse.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Capo di Feno Beach
- Place d'Austerlitz & Grotte Napoléon
- Ajaccio Cathedral
- Maison Bonaparte
- Ajaccio Old Town & Port
- Palais Fesch & Imperial Chapel
- Porticcio & Agosta Beach
- Cargèse