Réserve Naturelle de Scandola — Attraction in Ajaccio

The Scandola Nature Reserve is located on the west coast of the French island of Corsica, within the Corsica Regional Park. The reserve was established in 1975. The park and reserve has been recognized by the United Nations as a Natural World Heritage Site, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1983.

The Scandola Reserve is situated on the west coast of Corsica between Punta Muchillina and Punta Nera and includes Cape Girolata and Cape Porto. The reserve covers an area of 19.19 km2 (7.41 sq mi) of which 9.19 km2 (3.55 sq mi) is land and 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi) is sea.

The reserve has two sectors, the Elpa Nera inlet and the peninsula of Scandola. The jagged and sheer cliffs contain many grottos and are flanked by numerous stacks and almost inaccessible islets and coves, such as Tuara. The coastline is also noted for its red cliffs, sand beaches, and headlands.

Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers.

In 1930, a law was passed prohibiting destruction or modification within Corsica Regional Park. Scandola Nature Reserve is strictly protected in order to return the area to its...

This is a beautiful corner of the world where you can get lost in the beauty of wild nature! Scuba diving, fishing and other types of species threatening activities are strongly prohibited, and there are also sea guard patrols going around the gulf of the Nature Reserve which is the best approach to coping with the problem of rules-discrediting people and pollution in the Reserve. The patrols warn that moving boats should stay at least 250 meters away from the rocks and the shore. However, you can take your mask and snorkel if you want to swim with the fish or even if you only want to see the beauty of the sea world under the surface. It is incredible! If you ever go to Corsica, I highly recommend visiting Scandola...

Reserve Naturelle de Scandola is the first land and sea reserve in France from 1975, covering over 10 sq km/4 sq miles of sea, and a similar area of cliffs, caves and maquis. Marine life is very reach here due to clear water and protected territories. Different types of birds can be seen over the shore, including ospreys, puffins and falcons. I took a boat trip from Ota and it was around 3 hours of beautiful experience and impressions from a huge variety of cliff shapes, small and big caves, deep deep blue water and lots of birds around! The sunset was a key point in this trip, but I guess that morning time should be...