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Discover the West coast of Corsica
The regions of Porto, Cargese, passing by the Galeria and Porticcio
The West coast of Corsica is one of the most beautiful areas of the Island of Beauty of its historical heritage and natural. Of Galeria to Porticcio passing by Porto and Cargesethe west coast of the island and its bays to the reliefs tormented will not leave you insensitive.
The " two-hit " meaning "land of life" consists of many villages to the typicality beautiful, natural wealth, overabundant, and landscapes granitic and volcanic. The coast includes many reliefs, color burning, falling sheer to the sea, recalling the famous cliffs of Bonifacio.
Boat trip in Scandola – Girolata
The site of Porto-Girolata is one of the most prestigious areas of the island of Corsica. It is recorded in the a UNESCO world heritage site and is the starting point for many walks in the sea.
Embark on a promenade by the sea at the start of Porto to admire boat reserve of Scandola, sanctuary of volcanic rock, which is home to a wealth of fauna and flora endemic. You will pass by the village of Girolata, protected by a small fort genoese during the Eighteenth century. Calanques de Piana and the caves of Capo Rosso will reveal their many secrets.
Boat ride in the calanques de Piana
Back to Portothe villages of the hinterland are also worth a look as the Village of Pianaone of the most beautiful villages of France, as well as the forest of Aïtone, pins laricios and its natural pools of fresh water. Plant your beach umbrella on the famous beach of Arone ou the hidden beach of Ficaghjolaafter a road of beauty that you will notably discover the calanques of Piana, red rock formations classified at UNESCO and its famous heart of the calanques.
The journey does not stop there...other wonders await you, as the sublime Gulf of Sagone who will fill the divers or the village of Cargèseoverlooking the sea from the top of its granite headland. Take the time to visit the two churches and you are invited to relax on its beautiful beaches, Pero, Stagnoli or Chiuni.
Boat ride in the gulf of Porto
Before you catch your plane or your boat in Ajaccio, take a small detour through the old town. You will visit the house of birth of Napoleon Bonaparte. And if you still have a bit of time, one last day in the bay of Porticcio will alleviate a little of the nostalgia of departure.
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