Object description

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. 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, and in 1983 was designated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, encompassing the Calanques de Piana, Gulf of Girolata, and Scandola Nature Reserve.