Omigna Tower – View over the Gulf of Chiuni loop from Chiuni

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Omigna Tower – View over the Gulf of Chiuni loop from Chiuni

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Omigna Tower – View over the Gulf of Chiuni loop from Chiuni

03:56

13.8km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Corse

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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157 m

Chiuni Beach

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The beach of Chiuni, not far from the Cargèse Marine, offers boaters a unique place.
Fine sandy beach guarded by a beautiful 15th century Genoese tower and lined with maquis.

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451 m

Chemin Antoine Alessandri

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Hiking trail leading directly along the sea to the tip of the headland.

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5.07 km

Capo – Birdwatching Spot in Parc Naturel Régional de Corse

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There are also the most beautiful bee-eaters here.🐝🐦

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5.40 km

Punta d'Omigna

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The Punta d'Omigna lies at the tip of the southern flank of the Golfe de Chiuni and the northern flank of the Golfe de Pèru.

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6.17 km

Omigna Tower

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It is a round tower twelve meters high, on two levels with a terrace, built at the end of the punta d'Omigna during the second half of the 16th century, …

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6.90 km

Gulf of Chiuni

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The Gulf of Chiuni is part of the Vicolais coastline, a coast which was very frequented between the 16th and 18th centuries by Barbary pirates. Due to the Turkish threat, …

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8.43 km

View over the Gulf of Chiuni

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The Gulf of Chiuni is part of the Vicolais coastline, a coast which was very frequented between the 16th and 18th centuries by Barbary pirates. Due to the Turkish threat, …

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

2.54 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

8.92 km

1.98 km

1.23 km

1.03 km

610 m

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Friday 16 October

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Comments

July 3, 2024,Punta d'Omigna – Cargèse

Tour Génoise d'Omigna - beautiful hike on the cape with an old watchtower. This is well preserved/restored, a staircase leads up two floors. Views as far as Scandola. But the path itself is also worth it through the fragrant maquis accompanied by the concert of the cicadas. The tour runs almost entirely in the sun - take enough water with …

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October 18, 2023,Punta d'Omigna – Tour d'Omigna Rondje vanuit Cargèse

Also quite nice to do if you only have a bit of basic fitness ☺️

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June 24, 2026,Tag 6: am Golf von Chiuni mit Turm von Omigna (Korsika)

Since we cancelled the summit of Capu d'Orto (6h) for reasons 🥵 😒, we start the transfer day towards the island capital a little earlier and more leisurely.
We take a small coastal hike on the Gulf of Chiuni to the Genoese tower of Omigna.
A pleasant route with beautiful views from the path.
Finally, along the cliff rocks to …

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