At the heart of a beautiful chestnut Grove, the stone houses of Marie-Paule and Jean-François are part of an idyllic landscape. At 30 minutes from the sea and at the foot of beautiful hikes to discover.

















At the heart of a beautiful chestnut Grove, the stone houses of Marie-Paule and Jean-François are part of an idyllic landscape. At 30 minutes from the sea and at the foot of beautiful hikes to discover.
The Castagniccia offers calm, its greenery, its freshness. For rest and walks, shadow and water are everywhere. Austere and beautiful, it treats the curious to many discoveries. Sometimes spectacular buildings, is in harmony with the sober and modest utility constructions such as Mills, ovens and fountains that reflected a lot of artisanal and agricultural activity. Indeed, the Castagniccia was long the most populous region of the island, reaching even the most densely rural in Europe in the 19th century. In its villages, you can admire some rare jewels of baroque architecture, and then at the bend of many country paths that criss-cross the territory, you will discover small chapels Romanesque (11th and 12th century) that dot the countryside .
Once basic food, chestnut flour today is a noble and natural product that goes into the preparation of many culinary specialties. His traditional Deli and its typical cheeses are very taken of the Islanders and vacationers. Be sure also to freshen sipping mineral water of Orezza sparkling, known since antiquity it will surprise you by its unique taste. Some ideas of hiking: San Pedrone, San Bell, San Anghulu...
Locality: The cottages of Petrera (location on Google Maps) located 0.3 km from Casablanca and 7 Km of La Porta