Macinaggio

A port since Roman times, well-sheltered MACINAGGIO, 20km north of Erbalunga, was developed by the Genoese in 1620 for the export of olive oil and wine to the Italian peninsula. The Corsican independence leader, Pascal Paoli, landed here in 1790 after his exile in England, whereupon he kissed the ground and uttered the words "O ma patrie, je t'ai quitté esclave, je te retrouve libre" ("Oh my country, I left you as a slave, I rediscover you a free man") – a plaque commemorating the event adorns the wall above the ship chandlers. There's not much of a historic patina to the place nowadays, but with its boat-jammed marina and its line of colourful seafront awnings, Macinaggio has a certain appeal, made all the stronger by its proximity to some of the best beaches on Corsica.

This cache was placed upon our sailing from Follonica (IT) via Elba to Corsica. The Cache is placed in old Tower on near hill. I recomended use footpath according to my waypoints. About Tower history You can read in this listing: TOUR DE LOSSE. I hope, that the oneself you will enjoy.

Betatesters: Spuzva, Myshice, Luka$, Grosak.