Olmeto

Olmeto

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TownOlmetoCasalabriva at 5.6 km (6 min)
Insee code2A189Sollacaro at 6.1 km (7 min)
Postcode20113Propriano at 8.8 km (10 min)
Latitude41.7168149Viggianello at 13.9 km (17 min)
Longitude8.9176160Petreto-Bicchisano at 14.9 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 1055 metersArbellara at 18.3 km (22 min)
Surface43.82 km²Serra-di-Ferro at 18.7 km (21 min)
Population1262 inhabitantsFozzano at 21 km (25 min)
Density28 inhabitants/km²Sartène at 21 km (22 min)
Chief townAjaccio (at 60 km, 57 min)Argiusta-Moriccio at 22 km (25 min)
DepartmentSouthern CorsicaSanta-Maria-Figaniella at 23 km (28 min)
RegionCorsicaSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Olmeto is a peaceful and picturesque old town, perched on a mountainside, overlooking the magnificent Gulf of Valinco. This vast county (4380 acres) sprawls on the slopes of the Punta di Buturettu and descends to the plain Baracci south-east, with the sea to the south and the plain Taravo west. Its heavily forested hills and gentle slopes are covered with oak and olive trees which were once the richness of this region.

Besides its location, which is also the beauty of this village, its houses are in high stone walls and old red-tiled roofs, vaulted passageways and narrow streets paved with rough stone, protected by towers and battlements loopholes. In the discovery of this village can be traced in time by visiting some places full of history, such as the last vestiges of the Capuchin convent were built in Corsica in 1711. Or the Church of St. Mary parish church in the Romanesque style of the 9th century, where you can admire the magnificent organ built in 1850. Or finally, the house where lived and died Colomba Bartoli Carabelli-famous heroine of the novel by Prosper Merimee.

This town now lives mainly from tourism, because it also has an important role seaside. She runs into effect its 20 km of beaches along the Gulf of Valinco water clear and deep blue. At a place called Olmeto-Beach, where many residences, you can enjoy sandy beaches and small sandy coves lined with boulders.


SIGHTSEEING

The Church of St. Mary.

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

The prehistoric site of Cuntorba.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Olmeto
Leisure centresBeach of Abartello,   Beach of Campitellu,   Beach of La Calanca,   Beach of Scodi-Neri,   Beach of Tenutella
Natural sitesHeadland of Buturetto,   Headland of Scodi Neri

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Summer events: craft fair Baracci concert.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Filitosa prehistoric site.

Campomoro and its Genoese watchtower.

Ajaccio, Imperial City, the birthplace of Napoleon and Tino Rossi.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Sea diving, exploration or trainingSports sensations50 €Pietrosella (18.7 km)
Sea kayak or canyoning tripSports sensations45 €Eccica-Suarella (23 km)
Discover Corsica on a sea tripNature and the outdoorsFrom 25 € to 50 €Ajaccio (27 km)
Sea diving in the Ajaccio GulfSports sensations50 €Ajaccio (27 km)
Cruise and hikes on the Corsican coastNature and the outdoors3000 €Ajaccio (28 km)

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RESTAURANTS 
Santa Maria
Olmeto
Corsican proverb says: U techju a crede u famitu. In VF: The person does not believe satiated the hungry. At the end of Corsican restaurant Santa Maria, you do not believe the hungry....
Located in Olmeto34 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Cantu di u grillu  
Belvédère-Campomoro
900 m from a beautiful beach in a beautiful natural surroundings, ask your bags and let yourself be. To help you discover the local island, we are ambassadors for our micro-region lazing...
Located 9 km from OlmetoFrom 100 € to 150 € the double room 
Romantique, printaniére, safari, etc...    
7.7
Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano
In a mansion in the village, 5 houses. 2, ground-C. 1 bed comprising 1.40 and 1 bed 0.90 for one bed and 1 in 1.40 and 2 bed 0.90 for the other. 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bed 1.60 for...
Located 12.3 km from Olmeto70 € the double room 
Villa Cardellini  
Aullène
In the village guest house with 4 bedrooms (1 bed 2 persons each), shower room, wc suite, tv and wifi in every room. In common: living room, dining room with fireplace, tv, wifi. The...
Located 15.1 km from Olmeto80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Residence arco plage  
8
Olmeto
Rental houses very comfortable and well equipped in Corsica, Propriano Valinco Gulf, 200 meters from the beach in the tourist residence 3 * * * Pool Arco Plage. Our Residence has the...
Located in OlmetoFrom 550 € to 1450 € per week 
Gîtes ruraux Aria Falcona  
8.6
Santa-Maria-Figaniella
4 terraced houses not overlooked with a summer kitchen and rest area in common, wonderful views of the mountains, the park and the sea cottages are tastefully decorated and the walls...
Located 7.4 km from OlmetoFrom 279 € to 494 € per week 
Meublés de tourimsme u capanicciu
Coti-Chiavari
Meublés de tourisme classé 2 étoiles, situé Site internet: www.residence-capanicciu.fr Meublés de tourisme classé 2 étoiles, situé rive sud du golfe d'Ajaccio dans une proriété close...
Located 16.7 km from OlmetoFrom 180 € to 650 € per week 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Abbartello     
8.9
Olmeto
Set in the south west of Corsica, this seafront hotel provides direct access to Olmeto beach. Guests can have breakfast on their private balconies or on the bar’s panoramic terrace....
Located in OlmetoRoom from 100 €
Hotel Arcu Di Sole     
6.8
Olmeto
Located only 400 metres from Barraci Beach, this hotel features a garden with a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers. The restaurant serves meals made with produce from the vegetable...
Located in Olmeto
Hotel Le Ruesco     
8.2
Olmeto
Le Ruesco is situated on the northern side of the Valinco Gulf. It is located in a wooded and floral park, just 50 metres from the beach. The hotel’s outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace...
Located in Olmeto

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