- France 2006. Calanche de Piana. Scan by courtesy of Marianne Moreau (Switzerland).
Gulf of Porto:
Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve (1983)
(Departments of Southern Corsica and Upper
Corsica)
France
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The nature reserve, 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.
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Located between Ajaccio and Calvi, the Calanche [Calanques de Piana] is probably one of the most extraordinary sites of Corsica.
Sources and links:
Other World Heritage Sites in France (on this site). Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, section France for further information on the individual properties.
Revised 09 sep 2007 |
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