Town of Pietrabugno

Since the Guaitella and d'Alzetu With their medieval houses and remarkable viewpoints over the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, this picturesque Balcony Village reveals its rich rural heritage. Although the mountain hamlets have undergone considerable change, these «historic centres» have preserved their identity, with old houses built close together to form villages where life is good. You can discover these villages by walking along the footpaths that link the coast to the mountains. Departing from the Toga marina, the commune's maritime showcase, these signposted paths take nature sports enthusiasts over the promontories to the ancient Cardu coolers, the highlight of the walk.

With a multitude of footpaths that once enabled the hamlets to communicate with each other, the town council has taken up the challenge of rehabilitating these kilometres of paths that wind their way through the countryside along rocky outcrops.

Heritage trails«, These historic routes pass through several hamlets in the shade of olive and chestnut trees. Walkers who come to wear out their shoes on these «chjassi di a memoria» - the paths of memory - will not hesitate to make a cultural stop by pushing open the doors of the chapels and other religious buildings that adorn the hamlets. dominating the eastern coast of the Cape Corsica, the imposing Saint Lucia church, The baroque church contains sumptuous paintings by masters and reliquaries from the modern era. Every year in December, this building of noble proportions welcomes many pilgrims from the canton to celebrate the patron saint's day around the relics of the saint, carried by men on the road overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.