Gorges de la Spelunca
Gorges de Spelunca
A red-rock gorge between Ota and Évisa, with an old mule path and a Genoese stone bridge; the natural pools in the stream stay refreshingly cool.
The Spelunca Gorge was carved by the upper reaches of the Porto River, with steep red granite on both sides. In the past, a mule track linking Ota and Évisa ran along the gorge. The most popular option is a short trail starting from the Genoese stone bridge near Ota, toward Pont de Zaglia; the round trip takes 1–2 hours, and in summer you can wade in the stream pools. The full walk to Évisa takes about 4–5 hours one way. Wear non-slip shoes and bring water, and take care after rain, when the stream rises.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Forêt d'Aïtone
- Porto (Ota)
- Calanques de Piana
- Girolata
- Cargèse
- Scandola Nature Reserve
- Capo Rosso
- A Cupulatta