Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Take a tour of the Gulf of Porto and discover the richness of its emblematic landscapes during a 3.5 hours boat trip!
On the west coast of Corsica, the Gulf of Porto is a maritime area with sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1983: between the Piana creeks, the Scandola Nature Reserve and the Gulf of Girolata, there is no shortage of breathtaking panoramas! And to be able to reach them in the easiest way and to visit them, the boat is still the best solution.
During 3.5 hours, you will enjoy a boat trip in the Gulf of Porto, with 4 main points of interest, under the comments of the captain who will be pleased to share his knowledge about each of them:
- the calanques of Piana : impressive rock formations and turquoise waters await you, as well as caves to which you will have access thanks to the small size of the boat and the skill of the captain;
- Capo Rosso : discovery of the most western point of Corsica and its Genoese tower, the Turghiu tower, with a swimming and snorkeling break in a natural pool if the weather allows it;
- The Scandola Nature Reserve: home to a rich biodiversity that you can observe, including ospreys, a medium-sized bird of prey living along the coast of the Gulf of Porto;
- Girolata: a small isolated village where the boat will stop for 30 minutes to allow you to visit it or simply to enjoy its pleasant setting from its beach or the terrace of a café.
And if you are lucky, you may even see dolphins during your boat trip to the calanques of Piana and the Scandola Nature Reserve!
Halfway between Ajaccio and Calvi, the Gulf of Porto is a popular destination, so book your boat trip in the gulf quickly so you don't miss out on visiting this must-see site in Corsica!
- Welcome and boarding of the boat at the port of Porto
- Departure of the boat trip towards the Piana creeks that you will follow until Capo Rosso where you will enjoy a little swim if the weather allows it
- Continuation of the cruise to the Scandola Nature Reserve, then to Girolata where a 30 minutes stopover will allow you to visit the village
- Return to the port of Porto with music to end the trip
Activity requirements
If you are a pregnant woman, please let the captain know by contacting him before the day of the activity.
A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Special terms
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Barnier tax for protected areas
- Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water
- Camera
