START: from the parking lot located on the island map, head towards the Hôtel de la Jetée, turn left, then immediately right, and go down to the port.
Turn right and walk around the port to the restaurant Le Langoustier.
In front of Le Langoustier, turn right, climb a few steps, and take the alleyway that climbs to the left.
Once you reach a platform, you will see an old washhouse, and when you turn around, you will see a ruined Genoese tower.
Pass to the left of the Saint Antoine chapel, cross the square, and turn left.
About twenty meters further on, you will arrive at the start of the customs officers' path, which you will follow. On the customs path, you'll first come across a renovated fountain called Funtana Vecchjia, then you'll see a ruined boathouse on the seafront.
Further on, on the right, you'll see the Calbelle mill, then you'll cross several small streams (dry in summer).
When you reach Calle Cove, you'll see that its shoreline has been landscaped. 200 meters past Calle Cove, you'll reach Arinella, where there are tamarisk trees.
Leave the customs path by turning right and begin climbing towards Cannelle.
During the climb, you'll see stone walls with cuidoni (stones planted vertically in the walls that were used to create hedges around the plantations to protect them from the wind), and a few meters from the end of the climb, you'll see an old threshing floor. At the top of the hill, turn right and take the path that leads to Cannelle.
To the left of the path, you'll see a cuidoni (small farmhouse), and to the right below the path, you'll see a date palm.
When you reach the first houses below Cannelle, follow the signs to the fountain and retrace your steps to take the path that leads down to the port.
You'll pass Villa Chiosu Biancu and continue along the road for about 100 meters.
Take the path on the right: it will lead you to the port.
Cross the port via the Stretta (a narrow, one-way street) and return to the starting point, passing under the Hôtel du Vieux Moulin and in front of the Hôtel de la Jetée.
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 5 KM
APPROXIMATE TIME: 2 HOURS
TRAIL COMMENTS: The red-marked trail is pleasant and not particularly challenging, but caution is still required as some sections are a bit steep and the rocks can be slippery in the rain. You must follow the safety and environmental protection instructions indicated on the sign at the start of the customs officers' trail. The climb to Cannelle is not insurmountable (elevation gain 150 m), but in summer, avoid climbing it during the hottest part of the day. The trails are generally well-maintained.