Scandola Nature Reserve

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Scandola Nature Reserve is a UNESCO-listed marine and terrestrial protected area on Corsica’s rugged western coast, renowned for its dramatic red cliffs, rich biodiversity, and pristine Mediterranean waters.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf UNESCO World Heritage Site
marine protected area
nature reserve
terrestrial protected area
accessRestriction limited access by boat
no anchoring in core zones
regulated diving
climate Mediterranean climate
conservationObjective preservation of coastal landscapes
protection of marine biodiversity
protection of seabird nesting sites
country France
governedBy French environmental law
hasColorCharacteristic red rock cliffs
hasEcosystemType marine ecosystem
terrestrial ecosystem
hasFauna coastal fish species
marine invertebrates
seabirds
hasFlora Mediterranean maquis shrubland
hasGeologicalOrigin volcanic origin
knownFor dramatic red cliffs
marine biodiversity
pristine Mediterranean waters
seabird colonies
volcanic rock formations
locatedIn Corsica NERFINISHED
locatedInBodyOfWater Mediterranean Sea NERFINISHED
locatedInRegion Haute-Corse department NERFINISHED
locatedNear Gulf of Girolata NERFINISHED
Gulf of Porto NERFINISHED
locatedOnCoastOf western coast of Corsica
partOf Gulf of Porto region NERFINISHED
Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspot NERFINISHED
regional network of protected areas in Corsica
protectionStatus strict nature reserve
recognizedBy UNESCO NERFINISHED
terrainFeature rugged coastline
sea caves
steep cliffs
tourismActivity boat excursions
landscape photography
wildlife observation
tourismType eco-tourism
UNESCOListingReason outstanding natural beauty
rich biodiversity
well-preserved marine ecosystems
UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory Natural site


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