Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
The Scandola peninsula and adjoining Gulf of Porto landscape bring dramatic rock formations together with coastal birdlife and marine habitat.
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The Scandola peninsula and adjoining Gulf of Porto landscape bring dramatic rock formations together with coastal birdlife and marine habitat. Rock formations, seabird habitat and marine waters meet along the protected Corsican coast.
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Rock formations, seabird habitat and marine waters meet along the protected Corsican coast.
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Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
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