Visit Calanches de Piana in Corsica

Follow the coastal road south-west of Porto towards Piana to discover an almost surreal world of weather carved pink granite, an other-worldly vista of strangely shaped red figures.

The drive through the Calanches de Piana is one of the great drives of the world. Not to be missed!!!

Being to the west of Corsica, the rock formations are at their most red at sunset.

Some of the dramatic rocks plunge towards the sea below, others stand poised high above, all are fascinating and beautiful.

Because they are so attractive, and are now a UNESCO World heritage Site, the Calanches are also very popular and the road can become very busy during the summer months.

Much the best way to enjoy the Calanches is to leave your car and take one of the short walks that wind through the granite, a new spectacle unfolding at each turn.

An alternative, or even better a second, way to see the calanches is by boat trip from Porto.

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