Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola and Calanches de Piana Day Trip Departure from Porticcio
ID: GYG425838-770298
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Spend a day exploring the Scandola Nature Reserve on a day trip from Ajaccio or Porticcio in Corsica. Stop in the small village of Girolata along the way, see the Calanques de Piana, and swim in the sea.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour includes a 2-hour stopover in Girolata for lunch (cost not included)
Meet at the Porticcio Tourist Office by the beach.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
