Visit Popolasca
Popolasca is a village of central Corsica, north of Corte (and south of Moltifao).
This very small village is in a stunning setting in the mountains within the Corsica Natural Park, and is best known for being in the shadow of the 'aiguilles de Popolasca', one of the scenic highlights of the natural park.
Exploring Popolasca
The village itself is very small, with traditional Corsican houses following up the steep slope to the church that stands at the top of Popolasca.
The Church of Saint-Dominique is in the baroque style, and has a tall belltower, with several brightly painted statues in the small interior. The ruins of the Chapel of Saint-Jean can also be seen at the northern edge of Popolasca.
Aiguilles de Popolasca
The rocky aiguilles (translation: needles) are an ever present and imposing backdrop to the village, with cliffs and needles of bare rock-face reaching an altitude of over 2100 metres. Below the village the landscape is forested and less foreboding.
The 'aiguilles de Popolasca' are popular with hikers in the region - and the main reason visitors come to the village - and a couple of trails to explore the landscape start from in and near the village.
You can find more local travel ideas in the Central Corsica guide,
Map of Popolasca and places to visit
Popolasca places to visit
Moltifao
Moltifao is a village in an imposing hilltop position with great views in all directions
Moltifao guide
Morosaglia
Morosaglia in the Castagniccia region is best known as the birthplace of Pasquale Paoli, first leader of Corsica
Morosaglia guide
Corte
A beautiful small town and good base for exploring the mountains of central Corsica
Corte guide
La Porta
La Porta is a village in the Castagniccia region known for its imposing baroque style church and decorative tall belltower
La Porta guide
Belgodere
Belgodere is a pretty hill village with views out over the Regino Valley. It is on the edge of the Corsica Natural Park
Belgodere guide
