Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
E93048
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
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coastal landscape → natural heritage site → |
| administrativeRegion |
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
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| contains |
Calanche of Piana
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Gulf of Girolata → Gulf of Porto → Scandola Nature Reserve → |
| country |
France
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| 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
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| IUCNCategory |
II
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| 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
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|
| nearestVillage |
Girolata
→
Piana → |
| partOf |
French Republic
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|
| protectionStatus |
marine protected area
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terrestrial protected area → |
| recognizedBy |
UNESCO
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|
| recognizedFor |
outstanding natural beauty
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|
| region |
Corsica
→
|
| tourism |
boat excursions
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hiking trails → popular nature tourism destination → |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory |
Natural
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|
| UNESCOWorldHeritageCriteria |
(vii)
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(viii) → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Corsica
→
|
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite |