Nonza Hike
Key facts about the hike
- Difficulty
- Very easy Hikes are rated from very easy to very hard: my difficulty scale
- Duration
- 1h Estimated time, short breaks included (photos, water, snacks), picnic not included: how it is calculated
- Distance
- 2.1km
- Elevation gain
- 160m
- Type of route
- Loop
- Maximum altitude
- 165 m
- Vertiginous Five levels, depending on how exposed the route is: the levels in detail
- No
- Marked
- No
- Popularity
- Moderate
- Region
- Cap Corse
- Start point
- 42.78513, 9.34517
- Activity
- Hiking
Hike overview
This short walk will take you on a tour of Nonza, a medieval village perched on a cliff approximately 100 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. You will stroll through the picturesque streets, explore the Paoline Tower (which offers exceptional views), and descend to the famous gray and black pebble beach. The beach's unique color comes from residues of an old asbestos quarry.
Map and elevation profile of the hike
Nonza Hike
Difficulties of the hike
This very short walk presents no technical difficulties. The route begins in the narrow streets of the village before descending to the beach via a path. The descent is via steps through a small wood and passes by the Sainte-Julie fountain. Although the route is not marked, the path is clearly visible and easy to follow.
What you'll love
- The medieval village of Nonza with its picturesque streets, the Sainte-Julie church, and the spectacular view from the Genoese tower
- The black pebble beach, which is unique in Corsica and offers a striking contrast to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean
- The peaceful atmosphere of the generally uncrowded beach
Photos
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