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.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf UNESCO World Heritage Site
coastal landscape
natural heritage site
administrativeRegion Collectivité de Corse
biodiversity Mediterranean maquis vegetation
endemic plant species
fish species of the Mediterranean Sea
marine invertebrates
raptors and seabirds
climate Mediterranean climate
contains Calanche of Piana
Gulf of Girolata
Gulf of Porto
Scandola Nature Reserve
country France
geologicalFeature eroded volcanic rocks
red granite cliffs
hasPart offshore islets
rocky headlands
steep coastal cliffs
submerged reefs
inscriptionYear 1983
IUCNCategory II
knownFor dramatic coastal scenery
marine biodiversity
red porphyry cliffs
rocky inlets and coves
sea caves and grottoes
seabird colonies
terrestrial biodiversity
locatedIn Corsica
France
Mediterranean Sea
nearestTown Porto
nearestVillage Girolata
Piana
partOf French Republic
protectionStatus marine protected area
terrestrial protected area
recognizedBy UNESCO
recognizedFor outstanding natural beauty
region Corsica
tourism boat excursions
hiking trails
popular nature tourism destination
UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory Natural
UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria (vii)
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Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Corsica
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

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