Algajola is situated on several formerly terraced hills and is surrounded by maquis, wild olive trees and holm oaks. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Algajola can focus their accommodation search on the village.
Culture and History
The Château-fort d’Algajola was built at the beginning of the 16th century, shortly before 1531, as the residence of the Genoese representative in the Balagne. The Church of Saint George houses a 17th-century Italian-school painting of the Descent from the Cross, which was classified as a historic monument in 2004.
The parish church of Saint George in Algajola was built in the 15th century, burned down by the Saracens, modified in 1618 and fitted with an unusual square bell tower. The Chapel of Saint Michael in Algajola is located by the sea and was built in the 12th century. It was recently restored because it had repeatedly been damaged by the weather and the sea.
The Monolithe d’Algajola is a monolithic porphyry shaft weighing more than 270 tonnes, which was abandoned in 1837 in a quarry along the national road.
Village Character and Points of Interest
The Fontaine Concerca is located opposite the entrance to the fortress of Algajola. It consists of two different parts from different periods. A stone basin of the Fontaine Concerca collects water; the villagers continue to draw water from it.
The Algajola tourist information office sells hiking guide sheets and train tickets.
Coast and Activities
At Plage d’Aregno, professional providers offer diving, jet skiing, sea kayaking excursions, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and funboarding.
Algajola Sport et Nature offers an e-bike tour to Sant’Antoninu and into the Vallée d’Aregnu.
