In the north, Occhiatana has a small stretch of coastline; in the south, the municipality is dominated by a mountain range that separates it from the villages of Giussani, Pioggiola and Olmi-Cappella. The village lies at an average altitude of 300 metres on the slopes of Pinzu Sordu, which reaches 1,206 metres. There are numerous springs and fountains in the municipality.
The Chemin de Fer de la Corse railway line passes through Occhiatana; there is a stop near the hamlet of San Sebastianu.
Those planning a stay in Occhiatana may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and history
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, now the parish church of Saint-Barthélémy in Occhiatana, is the former Church of the Assumption and dates from the second quarter of the 17th century. It contains 17th-century frescoes, and its organ is classified as a historic monument. Saint-Barthélémy was rebuilt in 1620 and remodelled in 1627; the church has a three-storey Baroque bell tower with a lantern.
The ruins belong to the Chapel of San Vincensiu, which was built between the 4th and 11th centuries; an ancient tomb was discovered during its excavation. The former chapel of the brotherhood is home to the Association Per l'Animazione d'Ochjatana.
Hiking
The “Rando 21: Boucle de San Bastianu” is a long hike that begins in Occhiatana, passes through Costa and follows old mule tracks. The remains of the former Chapel of San Bastianu lie along this hiking trail.
Other places: Farinole, Linguizzetta, Canari, Avapessa, Cagnano, Perelli, Calacuccia, Vivario
