Cargèse: Scandola, Girolata, and Piana Afternoon Boat Tour
ID: GYG446667-803536
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover all the nooks and crannies of Scandola, Piana, and Capo Rosso on a boat tour from Cargèse with a local skipper and his son. Stop in Girolata, get time to swim, and admire the sunset.
Discover the west coast of Corsica between Cargese and Scandola from a comfortable passenger boat small enough to sneak in all the caves and coves.
Enjoy the intense colors of the afternoon on the red rocks, the blue water and the green maquis.
From the port of Cargese, start for an incredible journey.
As soon as you leave the port, admire the Omigna tower, entirely renovated a few years ago. Then head to Arone and its long sandy beach .
Start by discover the tiny cave located at the very start of the Capo Rosso, when the rock change of color.
Along the coast, the water is so clear that you can appreciate the seabed by transparency.
Enter the bay of monk seal, also called the "swimming pool" because of its so blue and clear water. Admire the huge nests of the fish-eagle, a protected specie.
Go trough the Arch of Capo Rosso and continue to the Reserve of Scandola, by the Gulf of Porto.
Enter the Reserve of Scandola and go into the faults in the very heart of the rock.
Admire the landscape made of volcanic rock. Listen to the comments of the corsican captain about the geological formations and the history of the site and let your imagination run wild in front of the strange shape of the stone.
Navigate into the waters of the Reserve and discover the island of Gargalo, the extreme west point of Corsica.
Reach the Gulf of Elbo and try to see the grouper that is often encountered in the faults, as the oblades and many others species.
Enjoy the shimmering glint of the sun on the sea at the feet of the cliffs.
Make a 40-minute break on land in the surprising village Girolata. Take benefits of a walk towards the old fort or just rest on the sand of the beach and swim. Girolata is really small and authentic because it is only accessible by boat or by a footpath.
Take the way back and enjoy the magnificent colors of the end afternoon, the best time of day for pictures.
Have a look to Capo Senino on the return and experience the discovery of the red rock of the Calanques de Piana with the colors of the sunset.
Enjoy the arrival at Cargese, illuminated at nightfall.
Highlights
- Spend an afternoon with a corsican family who share their own country with you
- Admire the ancient volcano collapsed in the Reserve of Scandola
- Discover the incredible shapes of the red granitic rocks of the Capo Rosso
- Enjoy a 40-minute stop in Girolata to swim or explore
- Enjoy the sunset colors on the red rocks of the Calanques
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Schedules are subject to change depending on the season and weather.
At the beginning and end of the season, it is advisable to cover up, it is always colder at sea than on land!
In general, remember to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap, a bottle of water and if you plan to go swimming, a bathing suit and a beach towel.
Free parking on the port.
Schedules are subject to change depending on the season and weather.
The tour can be postponed or cancelled in case of bad weather or not enough passengers
In both cases, you would be informed and reimbursed.
The embarkation/disembarkation point is located at the port of Cargèse, under the cemetery, in front of the ticket office “Croisière Grand Bleu”. There is a free car park near the port.
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.
