Getaway to Sartène: discovering Corsican tradition
Nicknamed "The most Corsican of Corsican towns" by Prosper Mérimée, Sartène is a high place of island tradition. Built by the Genoese in the 16th century, the fortified village has retained its authentic character from its past.
It will take you less than 45 minutes from our Mare & Monti hotel in Porto Pollo to discover the village of Sartène, perched 300 meters high on granite slopes.
Take the time to stroll through its picturesque streets to enjoy all its charm!
Located on the Place de la Guardiola, this small watchtower listed as a Historic Monument dates from the end of the 16th century.
Reach the top of these ancient ramparts with walls cut with fine loopholes, for a breathtaking view of the Rizzanese valley.
Also called the Petraghju district, this is the historic heart of Sartène. The houses are connected to each other by arcades and separated by narrow cobbled alleys.
A maze of secret passages with a unique atmosphere in which you will love to lose yourself.
On the Place de la Libération stands the Sainte-Marie church, with its typically Corsican architecture. The building built in the 12th century houses the cross and chain carried by the penitent of Catenacciu.
This procession – the most traditional in Corsica – takes place every year on the night of Good Friday and has preserved the traditions of the Middle Ages.
The museum highlights the archaeological discoveries of the Sartène region, from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages.
A large collection of menhir statues is exhibited there, as well as Roman coins, artifacts - bone or stone tools, ceramics...
Enjoy this beautiful escape from the calm of the mini villas and rooms of the Mare & Monti hotel, facing the beach of Porto Pollo.
It will take you less than 45 minutes from our Mare & Monti hotel in Porto Pollo to discover the village of Sartène, perched 300 meters high on granite slopes.
Take the time to stroll through its picturesque streets to enjoy all its charm!
L’Échauguette
Emblem of Sartène
Located on the Place de la Guardiola, this small watchtower listed as a Historic Monument dates from the end of the 16th century.
Reach the top of these ancient ramparts with walls cut with fine loopholes, for a breathtaking view of the Rizzanese valley.
The Pietraggio district
A labyrinth of alleys
Also called the Petraghju district, this is the historic heart of Sartène. The houses are connected to each other by arcades and separated by narrow cobbled alleys.
A maze of secret passages with a unique atmosphere in which you will love to lose yourself.
The Sainte-Marie church
A place full of spirituality
On the Place de la Libération stands the Sainte-Marie church, with its typically Corsican architecture. The building built in the 12th century houses the cross and chain carried by the penitent of Catenacciu.
This procession – the most traditional in Corsica – takes place every year on the night of Good Friday and has preserved the traditions of the Middle Ages.
The Museum of Corsican Prehistory and Archaeology
A journey into the island's past
The museum highlights the archaeological discoveries of the Sartène region, from Prehistory to the early Middle Ages.
A large collection of menhir statues is exhibited there, as well as Roman coins, artifacts - bone or stone tools, ceramics...
Enjoy this beautiful escape from the calm of the mini villas and rooms of the Mare & Monti hotel, facing the beach of Porto Pollo.
