Ajaccio: Full-Day Corsica West Coast Guided Boat Tour

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ID: GYG407684-760258
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Country: France

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Sail to Capo Rosso to discover its caves and natural pools. Explore Calanques de Piana and Scandola Nature Reserve, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Finish with wine, charcuterie and the sunset.
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 you will never forget... Come and thrill aboard our speedboat 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, the fault of the monk seals... a total visit of the reserve and a swimming stop in turquoise waters we will arrive at Girolata, a small fishing village built around an 18th century fort accessible only by sea. A 20-minute free stop to explore with the mythical wild cows living in the village as neighbors. We will take to the sea again towards the Gulf of Porto for another swimming stop at the cove of Ficaghjola, a small village with a heavenly beach. We will straddle our seats for a sensational ride 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 swimming stop in the cove of Cala di Pala where you can dive from natural diving boards at different heights for the bravest. We will continue this fantastic ride to the mystical Sanguinaires Islands to admire the most beautiful sunset, we will land on one of them called Mezzu Mare or Grande Sanguinaire where you can visit the lighthouse dating from 1870 on foot 80 meters above the sea with a breathtaking 360 degree view where you can enjoy a swimming break. On your return, our captains will have prepared a “nustrale” aperitif for you, tasting charcuterie and rosé wine from our terroirs under the benevolent eye of the sun which is slowly beginning its descent into the Mediterranean Sea. We get back in our carriages to the sound of Corsican polyphonies that will make your body vibrate with great emotion and there before our eyes this marvelous spectacle, unique every evening, the Mythical sunset. And here we go again for 30 minutes at high speed, criss-crossing the sea, zigzagging to make you experience these magical moments of freedom, leaving you with stars in your eyes and an unforgettable memory so that the dream may continue to see you again for more. new adventures...

Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of Corsica's West Coast
  • Explore the UNESCO sites Scandola Nature Reserve and Calanques de Piana
  • Visit the island of Gargalo and the cathedral fault
  • Swim in crystal clear waters
  • Eat local charcuterie and drink wine whilst watching the sunset

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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.