Balogna: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Balogna area is located in Deux-Sorru, close to the important tourist routes to Porto and the Calanches de Piana. From Balogna, there are panoramic views of the sea.

Those planning a stay in Balogna may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Église Saint-Cyr, also known as San-Quilico, is a Romanesque church with a circular apse. The San-Quilico church houses protected objects, including a statue of Saint Cyr, a crucifix and a baptismal font.

The Castellu archaeological site above Balogna dates from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages and provides evidence of trade relations with the Mediterranean dating back to the 4th century BC.

San Tomè overlooks a significant ancient archaeological site in the vicinity of the Caldaniccia baths. San Martinu was located near a settlement in the Cristimòduli valley.

Saliseu, also known as Sant’Eliseu, marked the mountain boundary with the territory of Rennu. Balogna’s church stands on the site of a medieval building that was rebuilt several times.

There is a prehistoric site at Tragunatu. Santu Quilicus (Saint Cyr) is celebrated with a procession on 15 July.

Nature

In the wider surroundings of Balogna, the remaining part of the upper Sagone valley forms an uninhabited natural area characterised by maquis and woodland, and is accessible only via paths.

The valleys behind the village of Balogna contain traces of former chestnut and olive cultivation. The façades of the houses in Balogna are mostly made of pink granite.

Hiking

Several hiking trails starting from Balogna follow old mule tracks and pass through formerly cultivated valleys. The E Cavatedde trail is one of the walking and hiking routes in Balogna.

Getting There

Balogna can be reached via a road that climbs from the coast into the valley and connects the valley’s municipalities. A car is strongly recommended for travelling to Balogna and exploring the surrounding Sagone valley, the villages of western Corsica and the coast.

Other places: Calcatoggio, Cognocoli-Monticchi, Pinarellu, Giuncheto, Fozzano, Bocca del Oro, Zonza, Peri

To the overview of the wider travel region: Corse-Du-Sud.