Macinaggio Explained

Macinaggio
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:France
Pushpin Map Caption:Locator map of Macinaggio in France
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: France
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2: Haute-Corse
Subdivision Type3:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name3: Bastia
Subdivision Type4:Canton
Subdivision Name4: Capobianco
Subdivision Type5:Municipality
Subdivision Name5: Rogliano
Elevation M:5
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:42.9589°N 9.4531°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:20247
Area Code:(+33) ...
Blank Name:Demonym
Blank Info:Macinagjinchi

Macinaggio (Corsican: Macinaghju) is a French village, part of the municipality (commune) of Rogliano, in the department of Haute-Corse, Corsica. It also represents the marina of its municipality.

History

Pasquale Paoli landed on July 14, 1790, at the Port of Macinaggio, where he was welcomed by the inhabitants of Rogliano. The local port is also where Napoleon Bonaparte landed on his return from the exile on the island of Elba, in 1814.

Geography

Macinaggio is situated on the north-eastern side of the Cap Corse, by the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is 4,5 km far from Rogliano, 3 from Tomino, 36 from Bastia and lies on the edge of a natural reserve part of "Natura 2000" network, that includes the neighboring islets of Finocchiarola. In south of its urban area is located Maninca, a sea village part of Tomino.

Transport

The village is crossed by the national road D80 and counts a touristic harbor, one of the most actives on the Cap Corse.[1] Nearest airport (Bastia-Poretta) and railway station (Bastia) are located in the town of Bastia.

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Notes and References

  1. Macinaggio and its harbor on sea-seek.com