Calanques de Piana
Calanche di Piana
The heart of the Gulf of Porto World Heritage Site. Red granite rising 400 metres above the sea has been carved by wind and weather into pillars and caves of all shapes.
The Calanques de Piana lie between the village of Piana and Porto. Road D81 winds for about 10 kilometres among the red rock walls, with several parking spots and trails along the way, such as the 'Dog's Head' and the 'Castle Trail'. A round trip takes about one hour. In 1983, the calanques were listed as a World Heritage Site together with the Gulf of Girolata and Scandola. In summer the road is narrow and busy, so be patient when passing other vehicles. You can also take a boat from Porto to view the cliffs from the sea. The site is about 70 kilometres from Ajaccio, a drive of about 2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Porto (Ota)
- Girolata
- Gorges de la Spelunca
- Capo Rosso
- Cargèse
- Scandola Nature Reserve
- Forêt d'Aïtone
- Capo di Feno Beach