Scandola Nature Reserve, Girolata, Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso 8-Hour Boat Tour
by neptune croisière ajaccio
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This 8-hour boat tour explores the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reachable only by sea. The trip begins from Ajaccio or Porticcio, cruising gently through the reserve’s varied marine and land habitats. There is a stop for swimming in the clear turquoise waters of Scandola, followed by a wine tasting on board. Next, the boat heads to the Gulf of Girolata for a lunch break on a wild beach near the reserve. Lunch is not included. The small village of Girolata, accessible only by boat or on foot, features a Genoese fort from the 15th and 16th centuries, which can be seen from the boat. The tour continues to the Calanques de Piana, where the boat passes granite rock formations with many cavities rising above the sea. The trip finishes at Capo Rosso, a pink granite cape enclosing the Gulf of Porto. Passengers can swim in natural pools here. A 16th-century Genoese defensive tower, the Tughju tower, overlooks the area. The boat then returns to Ajaccio. Bottled water, alcoholic drinks, and snorkeling equipment are provided.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Nature Reserve of Scandola
The boat departs from Ajaccio or Porticcio and enters the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible only by sea. The reserve has varied marine and terrestrial wildlife. There is a one-hour stop for swimming in the turquoise waters, followed by a wine tasting on board. Dolphins may occasionally appear during this time.
60 min
Gulf of Girolata Beach
The boat stops for about two hours at the wild beach in the Gulf of Girolata close to the Scandola reserve. Outside tourist season, the beach is natural and sometimes occupied by cows. This stop is used for lunch, which is not included.
120 min
Girolata
Girolata is a small village without roads, accessible only by boat or foot via a hiking trail. The village features a Genoese fort built in the 15th and 16th centuries on the heights of the gulf, designed to protect the area from enemy ships. The boat stays near the village for about two hours.
120 min
Piana
The boat travels along the Calanques de Piana, passing large volcanic granite rock formations in ochre and pink tones. These rocks have many cavities of various shapes and sizes, creating a distinctive landscape. The stop here lasts about one hour to view the caves and rock formations.
60 min
Capo Rosso
The final stop is at Capo Rosso, a pink granite cape enclosing the Gulf of Porto. There is a one-hour swimming break in natural pools. At the top of Capo Rosso stands the 16th-century Genoese defensive Tughju tower, located near the Girolata fort seen earlier. After this stop, the boat returns to Ajaccio.
60 min
Meeting point
pick-up point at the end of the pier after the boat service station
End point
pick-up point at the end of the pier after the boat service station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Scandola Nature Reserve, Girolata, Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso 8-Hour Boat Tour
by neptune croisière ajaccio
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$324.90Overview
This 8-hour boat tour explores the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reachable only by sea. The trip begins from Ajaccio or Porticcio, cruising gently through the reserve’s varied marine and land habitats. There is a stop for swimming in the clear turquoise waters of Scandola, followed by a wine tasting on board. Next, the boat heads to the Gulf of Girolata for a lunch break on a wild beach near the reserve. Lunch is not included. The small village of Girolata, accessible only by boat or on foot, features a Genoese fort from the 15th and 16th centuries, which can be seen from the boat. The tour continues to the Calanques de Piana, where the boat passes granite rock formations with many cavities rising above the sea. The trip finishes at Capo Rosso, a pink granite cape enclosing the Gulf of Porto. Passengers can swim in natural pools here. A 16th-century Genoese defensive tower, the Tughju tower, overlooks the area. The boat then returns to Ajaccio. Bottled water, alcoholic drinks, and snorkeling equipment are provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nature Reserve of Scandola
The boat departs from Ajaccio or Porticcio and enters the Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible only by sea. The reserve has varied marine and terrestrial wildlife. There is a one-hour stop for swimming in the turquoise waters, followed by a wine tasting on board. Dolphins may occasionally appear during this time.
60 min
Gulf of Girolata Beach
The boat stops for about two hours at the wild beach in the Gulf of Girolata close to the Scandola reserve. Outside tourist season, the beach is natural and sometimes occupied by cows. This stop is used for lunch, which is not included.
120 min
Girolata
Girolata is a small village without roads, accessible only by boat or foot via a hiking trail. The village features a Genoese fort built in the 15th and 16th centuries on the heights of the gulf, designed to protect the area from enemy ships. The boat stays near the village for about two hours.
120 min
Piana
The boat travels along the Calanques de Piana, passing large volcanic granite rock formations in ochre and pink tones. These rocks have many cavities of various shapes and sizes, creating a distinctive landscape. The stop here lasts about one hour to view the caves and rock formations.
60 min
Capo Rosso
The final stop is at Capo Rosso, a pink granite cape enclosing the Gulf of Porto. There is a one-hour swimming break in natural pools. At the top of Capo Rosso stands the 16th-century Genoese defensive Tughju tower, located near the Girolata fort seen earlier. After this stop, the boat returns to Ajaccio.
60 min
Meeting point
pick-up point at the end of the pier after the boat service station
End point
pick-up point at the end of the pier after the boat service station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Corsica
- Corsica Calanche de Piana Visit with Audio Guide from Porto
- Bonifacio Tour with Swimming Stops and Lavezzi Islands in Corsica
- Boat Day Trip to Scandola and the Creeks of Piana in Corsica
- Calanches de Piana and Scandola Reserve Cruise from Porto
- Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour in Corsica