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Ajaccio or Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

1. Ajaccio or Porticcio: Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

Set sail from Ajaccio or Porticcio on a full-day boat tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Scandola Nature Reserve and the Gulf of Porto. Experience one of the last Mediterranean enclaves to provide shelter for endemic flora and birdlife. Stop in the coastal village of Girolata and explore the secluded village for 2 hours. Find a nice restaurant for lunch or enjoy a picnic on the beach. In the winter, the village becomes a virtual backwater with only about 15 residents. Then, venture into the Calanche de Piana to discover an outstanding landscape of pink granite rocks shaped over the centuries by changes in temperature, strong winds, and sea spray. Explore the geological diversity and unique location of the rocks that give a particular aspect to the area.

Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola and Calanches de Piana Day Trip

2. Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola and Calanches de Piana Day Trip

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.

Ajaccio: Full-Day Corsica West Coast Guided Boat Tour

3. Ajaccio: Full-Day Corsica West Coast Guided Boat Tour

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...

From Porticcio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

4. From Porticcio: Guided Scandola Nature Reserve Boat Tour

We will ride our seats for a sensational trip to Capo Rosso with swimming followed by the creeks of Piana then the emblematic site of Corsica the Scandola Reserve classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site which will offer you its fauna and flora exceptional sea and land a breathtaking spectacle. His visit will start from the island of Gargalo and will continue by the fault of the Cathedral and that of the monk seals followed by a swimming break at Anse de Muretta in turquoise waters while our captains will prepare a "nustral" aperitif for us. a tasting of charcuterie and rosé wine from our terroirs. We will return to our carriages to turn to Girolata, a small fishing village built around an 18th century fort accessible only by sea. welcome you and also delight your taste buds and don't worry our skippers will reserve for you but you can also bring your picnic and enjoy it on the beach with the mythical wild cows living in the village as your neighbor. We will go back to sea at 12:45 p.m. to continue this fantastic ride until your return with stars in your eyes and an unforgettable memory so that the dream may continue to see you again for new adventures...

From Porticcio: Cruise toScandola Reserve and Porto village

5. From Porticcio: Cruise toScandola Reserve and Porto village

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

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Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 153 reviews

A day trip at sea during which we approached the protected and magnificent sites of Scandola and the creeks of Piana, with a 2-hour stopover in Girolata where we ate very well (the gourmet coffee kept its promise) at the restaurant "Le Good Hope" (reservation recommended). The boat staff is friendly and humorous when commenting. We wholeheartedly recommend this excursion taken in Sept 2022. However, the return trip may seem a bit long for those with motion sickness. Although the weather was very nice (27°), a "wind break" is appreciable at the start in the morning.

Wondering if you should do it? Don't, the only time you will regret is if you knew what you missed. Lots of coves are visited, like seriously close. Thought we were on the Concordia at one stage ♥

It was an amazing experience. Right from pick up to dune bashing belly dancing and almost everything else in the activity. Good job by the entire team. Keep it up.

Very nice activity The staff was very nice and attentive, the commentators were pleasant to listen to and full of humor. The landscape is breathtaking.

Very nice ride made out of season, very nice crew, many interesting comments, lots of humor.