Zérubia, a mountain village nestling at an altitude of 815 metres, is the smallest village in the region. Situated to the west of Quenza, below Serra di Scopamena, this village seems frozen in time, preserving a unique heritage in the heart of Corsica's mid-range mountains. Surrounded by chestnut groves and crossed by rivers such as the Rizzanese, Chiuvone and Baraci, Zérubia offers an authentic, unspoilt natural setting, ideal for nature and history lovers.
Founded in the 15th century, Zérubia is full of vestiges of Corsica's pastoral past. The village still boasts traditional bread ovens, chestnut drying sheds and a number of remarkable old buildings. All of which bear witness to a rich and well-preserved rural heritage. The church of Santa Trinité, perched on a plateau at 820 metres, dominates the whole village, offering a magnificent panorama of the surrounding mountains. The sheepfolds, still standing today, are remnants of a time when pastoralism was Zérubia's main source of wealth, and when trade with neighbouring villages such as Pianotolli-Caldarello provided a structure for local life.
Every August, Zérubia comes alive with a grand ball and children's festival, followed by a convivial meal in the village square. These celebrations, which bring together locals and visitors alike, bear witness to the spirit of solidarity and sharing that endures in this village with its rustic charm.
