| Gulf of Porto | |
|---|---|
 View of the gulf from the Calanques de Piana | |
  Gulf of Porto | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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]
- ^ a b c Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. p. 303. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.
- ^ Bonaparte, Roland (1891). Une excursion en Corse (in French).
- ^ "Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 16 October 2021.