The Calanche Of Piana & Spelunca Gorges

Surround yourself with stunning Corsican natural highlights in the lush Calanche of Piana nature reserve and the dramatic Spelunca Gorges on this delightfully scenic coach tour. You’ll discover that tantalizing views of enchanting hamlets such as Evisa and Vico, the former capital, provide only a hint of this island’s charm. Explore 17th-century Cargese, founded by Greeks fleeing a Turkish invasion. With ample free time at your leisure, you might shop, admire the churches in the town’s center or take in the expansive sea views. Behold the impressive sights at the Calanche of Piana, a nature preserve so environmentally significant, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Examine brightly colored rock outcroppings, oddly shaped granite pinnacles and pillars emerging from the sea. Look for the rocks’ uncanny resemblances to animals or people, including the well-known Bride and Groom, at a brief photo stop. Dense and striking pine forests encompass the breathtaking Spelunca Gorges, where you’ll marvel at the jagged peaks and rugged terrain that drop nearly two-thirds of a mile to a roiling convergence of sparkling rivers and crystalline streams. Lunch at captivating Porto village then enjoy time to shop at your leisure or take an unhurried stroll past the colorful marina, the bobbing pleasure craft emphasizing the unique and varied nature of Corsica’s many glories.