Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola and Calanches de Piana Day Trip – Corsica, France

EXPERIENCE:

Embark on a day trip from Ajaccio or Porticcio and take a boat to explore the Scandola Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stopping in Girolata for a break. Then visit the Calanche di Piana and stop for a quick swim in the sea at Capo Rosso.

Choose to start your tour of Corsica’s UNESCO-listed Scandola Reserve from either Ajaccio or Porticcio. Hop on a boat, and set out to explore the Corsican coastline, with the village of Girolata as your first port of call.

This small medieval village is surrounded by the wild landscapes of Corsica and can only be reached by boat or on foot. Explore the village at your leisure and enjoy lunch at one of the local eateries (cost not included).

Then, hop back aboard your boat and set out to sea, crossing the Gulf of Porto to visit the Calanche di Piana. From here, make your way to Capo Rosso and go for a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

As your tour comes to an end, sit back, relax, and enjoy the panoramic views as your boat cruises back to Ajaccio or Porticcio.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Cool off by taking a dip in the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea
Explore the coastline of Corsica on a day trip from Ajaccio or Porticcio
Travel by boat and explore the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve
Stop over in the coastal village of Girolata and enjoy lunch at a local eatery
Gaze at the fascinating red granite rock formations pf Calanche di Piana

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