From Porticcio: Cruise toScandola Reserve and Porto village
ID: GYG407677-740126
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Discover the caves and natural pools at Scandola and Capo Rosso Reserve on this tour from Porticcio. Enjoy an aperitif, cold cuts, and rosé. Stop at the UNESCO village of Porto.
Come and discover all the most beautiful sites in Corsica with our sea trips departing from Ajaccio and Porticcio.
Make your excursion a dream and an adventure that you will never forget...Come and thrill aboard our speed boat-type fast semi-rigid boats piloted by qualified and passionate captains to discover all the wonders abounding on the west coast of the Corsica, paradise on earth exists! You will reach in just one hour guaranteed sensations, the emblematic site of Corsica, the Scandola Nature Reserve, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will offer you a breathtaking spectacle thanks to its exceptional maritime and terrestrial fauna and flora.
The visit will start from the island of Gargalo and will continue by the fault of the cathedral a total visit of the reserve and a swimming break in turquoise waters while our captains will prepare us a "nustrale" aperitif, a tasting of charcuterie and wine rosé from our terroirs.
At 11:30 a.m. we will arrive at Girolata, a small fishing village built around an 18th century fort accessible only by sea. A 20-minute visit to stroll with the mythical wild cows living in the village as neighbors. At noon we will arrive in Porto and its Genoese tower which awaits us to welcome us to this beautiful village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can eat (at an additional cost) in the many restaurants and snack bars, but don't worry, our skipper will reserve for us. But you can also, according to your desire, bring your picnic to taste it on the magnificent beach.
We will go back to sea at 2 p.m. towards the Gulf of Porto for another swimming break at Anse Ficaghjola, a small village overlooking a heavenly beach. We will straddle our seats for a sensational trip to the Calanques de Piana, a geological jewel with its majestic cliffs and caves that we will explore one after the other until the natural pool of Capo Rosso where you can dive into its crystal clear waters surrounded by of fish under the supervision of the Genoese Turghju tower culminating at 330 meters. And a last swim in the Anse de Cala di Pala where you can jump from natural diving boards at different heights for the bravest. We will continue this fantastic ride until your return, leaving you with stars in your eyes and unforgettable memories. For the dream to continue maybe see you again for new adventures...
*lunch at the restaurant in supplement or possibility of picnic
Highlights
- Explore Corsica’s Scandola Nature Reserve a speedboat
- Discover the beautiful village of Girolata which is only accessible from by sea
- Visit the island of Gargalo and the cathedral rift
- Take swimming breaks in crystal clear waters
- Explore Porto and it's Genoese tower
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The boat can carry a maximum of 12 people
The skipper can make reservations for you in Porto
Porticcio beach - poton in front of the tourist office
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.