If not the tallest standing stones I have seen, the menhirs of Filitosa on Corsica are definitely the most scenic ones.

Plenty of mystery has always surrounded these creations. For the archaeologist Roger Grosjean, the statue-menhirs represented the enemy chiefs killed in battle. The megalithic people would immortalise the enemy warriors strength in stone, so that it could never again manifest itself. (read more ….) If you have missed the first part …..

A bunch of stern faces

Another enemy warrior

Pit

Weird rock

The most photographed menhir

WIde view of the hilltop

Menhirs in olive grove, Filitosa

Today Jo is taking us on a beautiful walk to Roker Pier.