Gulf of Porto | |
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![]() View of the gulf from the Calanques de Piana | |
Location | Corse-du-Sud, Corsica, France |
Coordinates | 42°19′30.698″N 8°37′43″E / 42.32519389°N 8.62861°E |
Type | Gulf |
Primary inflows | Porto River |
Ocean/sea sources | Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean |
Basin countries | France |
Designation | Regional Natural Park of Corsica |
Max. length | 7 mi (11 km)[1] |
Max. width | 5 mi (8.0 km)[1] |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Official name | Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve |
Location | Corsica, France |
Criteria | Natural: (vii), (viii), (x) |
Reference | 258 |
Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
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.[1][2] 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.[3]