Travel Guide Belgodère

Belgodère has both a coastline and a Piedmont side, giving it a unique charm. In 1268, after a hard day's fighting with a treacherous vassal, the Marquis of Massa, a powerful feudal lord, withdrew with his troops to the rocky outcrop of the Teghje. He then decided to fortify the site, converting it into a permanent settlement. Today, a few remains of ancient constructions remain: the base of the "Tour a la Cima" (the upper tower) and that of an old fortified building. The main attraction of this site is the view it affords. Ideally situated at the start of the Route des Artisans, this ancient village, built by monks in the 12th century, stretches out like a balcony over the fertile Reginu valley. The ruins of the convent, the listed 12th-century church of Saint-Thomas and the 19th-century Château Malaspina remain from this Christian past. The Saint-Jean chapel, on the southern outskirts of the village, has recently been restored. It features remarkable paintings and a unique statue of Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs. At the northern exit are the ruins of the former convent of the Servites of Mary. Take advantage of the beautiful panorama through the village, passing under the arch between the two bars to reach the Virgin Mary. On the seaside, Belgodère shares the large sandy beach of Lozari with Palasca. Unfortunately, the area around the site has become very urbanized, in a more or less harmonious way.