Ocana: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Ocana has houses made of pink granite with stone porches and exterior staircases, as well as beautiful views of the Prunelli Gorges.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ocana can find information about the destination here.

Nature

Ocana offers extensive views across the entire valley.

Ocana also offers extensive panoramic views of the Prunelli Gorges.

The Ocana–Punta Alcudina route offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Ajaccio from the summit; an orientation table also provides views of numerous peaks in northern Corsica.

Hiking

A marked trail from Ocana leads to the ruins of a 14th-century castle.

The Ocana–Bocca Mercujo route is a short, easy hike connecting Ocana with the Col de Marcujo.

The easy Ocana–Bocca Mercujo route is 2.5 km long, takes one hour, and has an elevation gain of approximately 230 m.

The Ocana–Bocca Mercujo route can be extended by five minutes along a level path to a viewpoint signposted opposite the l’Epica restaurant.

Punta degli Mazzoni can be reached via a trail running 1.5 km southeast of Ocana. The trail to Punta degli Mazzoni is not recommended for children under 12.

The Ocana–Punta Alcudina hiking route is classified as difficult, takes six hours, and is 4.4 km long.

The Ocana–Punta Alcudina route begins in Ocana at a dead end near the Le Soccer restaurant.

In summer, A Piuma offers sunset hikes with musical accompaniment and Corsican products.

Culture

The rock inscriptions of Orèse (Arèse) are a sight worth seeing in Ocana.

The Church of Saint Michel d’Archange dates back to the 16th century.

Ocana has a chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony.

The Annunziata Chapel east of the village is also dedicated to Saint Anthony.

History

Château d’Orese, which once protected the village, now survives only as a ruin.

In the past, pilgrims would eat an onion along the way.

More destinations in Corsica: Balogna, Sorbollano, Aullène, Sotta, Carbini, Zicavo, Guitera-les-Bains, Belvédère-Campomoro

To the overarching travel overview: Corse-Du-Sud.