The Piana coves, UNESCO world heritage

The coves of Piana are one of the wonders of Corsica.

Located in the south of Corsica, south of the Gulf of Porto, the calanques of Piana, like the Scandola reserve and the village of Girolata, are classified as UNESCO world heritage sites.

The calanques of Piana are distinguished from other calanques in France by the color of their rocks. Coming from the volcanic past of the Gulf of Porto and the whole of southern Corsica, the calanques of Piana are formed of an ancient red magmatic rock.

It is when the light of the setting sun hits the rocks of the Piana coves that the red color of the Piana coves is fully revealed.

During your catamaran cruise with sognudimare in the coves of Piana you can discover:

• Capo Rosso: Located south of the Gulf of Porto, Capo Rosso (Red Cape) lives up to its name. At a height of 400 metres, the cliffs of Capo Rosso plunge into the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Porto. Overlooking Capo Rosso, the tallest Genoese tower in Corsica still watches over the entrance to the Gulf of Porto.

• At the foot of Capo Rosso the sea of the Gulf of Porto forms a natural swimming pool and breathtaking sea caves.

• After Capo Rosso, the coves of Piana take on their full dimensions. Unique red cliffs plunging into the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Porto will make your boat trip a unique moment of your holiday in Corsica.

• Arone Beach: At the foot of Capo Rosso, Arone Beach is ideal for a family stroll with your feet in the water.

• Ficajola Beach: Hidden in the coves of Piana, Ficajola beach has retained its authenticity with its fishermen's houses on the beach.