The “Le village abandonné” hiking trail gives Meria a specific option: an easy, yellow-marked circular route to the abandoned hamlet of Caracu. Other highlights include the Tour de Meria round tower and the San Paolo Chapel. The Plage de Meria at Marine de Meria and the Marché des producteurs de Meria in Murteda also have clearly identified locations. This lets you plan your stay around the route, architectural history, or individual destinations. Which of these matters most depends on whether you primarily want to hike, explore architecture, or include the beach and market in your plans.

A circular route to the abandoned hamlet

The “Le village abandonné” hiking trail is 2.8 kilometers long, easy, and marked in yellow. It runs from the upper village to the abandoned hamlet of Caracu and is laid out as a circular route. The distance, circular layout, and destination answer different planning questions: the distance indicates the route’s length, the circular layout describes its shape, and Caracu is the named destination. The easy rating adds information about the difficulty. This makes it possible to assess the hike by route type, destination, and difficulty.

The trail also offers scenic views from its balcony-like position. On a fine winter’s day, the view extends over the Corsican Channel and, in the distance, to the Apennines. Your choice can therefore take into account both the route and the scenery.

Round tower and chapel

The Tour de Meria is a round tower built in the 16th century. The San Paolo Chapel is made of small stones and may date from the 9th century. The comparison focuses on different features: the tower’s circular shape and construction date, and the chapel’s materials and possible date. Those interested in architecture can consider both buildings in terms of their form and historical period. The tower’s specific century is stated definitively, while the chapel’s date is given more tentatively.

Directions to the San Paolo Chapel

A path to the San Paolo Chapel branches off the D35 toward Pastina, starting at an EDF pylon. The walk takes about ten minutes. The pylon is the starting point for the directions; the time given refers to the walk. Check local trail conditions before your visit.

Distinguishing the beach and market by location

Plage de Meria is located at Marine de Meria. The Marché des producteurs de Meria takes place in the parking lot of Camping Aria Marina in Murteda. This distinction is useful for planning: Marine de Meria is the location of the beach, while Murteda is the market’s location. If the market matters to your trip, check the event dates in advance.

When looking for a hotel in Meria, your reason for traveling is a useful starting point: is the route to Caracu your priority, are you interested in the buildings, or would you like to include the beach and market? This helps you plan your stay around your actual interests.

Discover more destinations: Algajola, Perelli, Santo-Pietro-Di-Tenda, Sant'antonino, San-Nicolao, Luri, Antisanti, Casamaccioli.

Go to the regional travel overview: Haute-Corse.