Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
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Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve is a renowned coastal landscape in western Corsica noted for its dramatic red cliffs, rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and outstanding natural beauty.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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coastal landscape ⓘ natural heritage site ⓘ |
| administrativeRegion |
Corsica
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surface form:
Collectivité de Corse
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| biodiversity |
Mediterranean maquis vegetation
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endemic plant species ⓘ fish species of the Mediterranean Sea ⓘ marine invertebrates ⓘ raptors and seabirds ⓘ |
| climate | Mediterranean climate ⓘ |
| contains |
Calanche of Piana
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Gulf of Porto ⓘ
surface form:
Gulf of Girolata
Gulf of Porto ⓘ Scandola Nature Reserve ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| geologicalFeature |
eroded volcanic rocks
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red granite cliffs ⓘ |
| hasPart |
offshore islets
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rocky headlands ⓘ steep coastal cliffs ⓘ submerged reefs ⓘ |
| inscriptionYear | 1983 ⓘ |
| IUCNCategory | II ⓘ |
| knownFor |
dramatic coastal scenery
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marine biodiversity ⓘ red porphyry cliffs ⓘ rocky inlets and coves ⓘ sea caves and grottoes ⓘ seabird colonies ⓘ terrestrial biodiversity ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Corsica
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France ⓘ Mediterranean Sea ⓘ |
| nearestTown | Porto ⓘ |
| nearestVillage |
Girolata
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Piana ⓘ |
| partOf | French Republic ⓘ |
| protectionStatus |
marine protected area
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terrestrial protected area ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| recognizedFor | outstanding natural beauty ⓘ |
| region | Corsica ⓘ |
| tourism |
boat excursions
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hiking trails ⓘ popular nature tourism destination ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory | Natural ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria |
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Corsica
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UNESCOWorldHeritageSite
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Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
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World Heritage Sites in France
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Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
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this entity surface form:
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve UNESCO World Heritage Site