World Heritage Identification Number: 258
World Heritage since: 1983
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇫🇷 France
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Gulf of Porto: A Stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site in Corsica
The Gulf of Porto, located on the western coast of the Mediterranean island of Corsica, is a breathtaking natural wonder that has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1983. This designation encompasses three distinct areas: the Calanques de Piana, the Gulf of Girolata, and the Scandola Nature Reserve.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The nature reserve, which is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, occupies the Scandola peninsula, an impressive, porphyritic rock mass. The vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants and sea eagles can be found there. The clear waters, with their islets and inaccessible caves, host a rich marine life.
Encyclopedia Record: Gulf of Porto
The Gulf of Porto is a gulf of the Mediterranean Sea located on the western façade of the island of Corsica, France, well known for its dramatic coloration and rugged cliffs. The gulf is located within the department of Corse-du-Sud. The gulf and surrounding coast is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica. In 1983 the gulf was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing the Calanques de Piana, Gulf of Girolata, and Scandola Nature Reserve, due to its outstanding scenery, rich avian and marine life, and maquis shrubland.Additional Site Details
Area: 11,800 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 42.32519444 , 8.628833333
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