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 ...
Coming from the north pass near the shore to the east of Scoglietti to avoid an area of rock covered only 1.60 m of water. From the south, beware of Scoglietti reefs that are at 1/4 mile from the coast.
Anchorage by good weather. Depth of 10m with a bottom of sands, rocks and algae. Wind sometimes swirling at the foot of the cliff. Mooring prohibited at night.
Dominé par un fort génois, le hameau de Girolata, au fond du golfe du même nom, n'est lui aussi accessible que par mer, ou à pied par un sentier muletier dans le maquis et la montagne. Hors saison, il n'y a pas plus d'une dizaine d'habitants. En été, de nombreux touristes viennent ...
SW of Corsica offers some of the most beautiful anchorages. As you get closer to Bonifacio be carreful with the weather forecast as the NW wind can be very strong.
The range of the tide in this area is negligible. There are no regular currents along the coasts of Corse, ...