Piana Calanches, Capu Rossu

• France
• Corsica
• Porto Gulf

Description

The nature reserve of the Gulf of Porto, which is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, occupies the Scandola peninsula, an impressive, porphyritic rock mass. The vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants and sea eagles can be found there. The clear waters, with their islets and inaccessible caves, host a rich marine life.
Calanques de Piana (Corsican: E Calanche di Piana) are Corsican calanques located in Piana, between Ajaccio and Calvi, in the gulf of Porto. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site named Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve.