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Calanques de Piana
Calanques in Piana, Corsica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calanques de Piana (Corsican: calanchi di Piana or calanche di Piana) are Corsican calanques located in Piana, between Ajaccio and Calvi, in the Gulf of Porto. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes other sites in the Gulf of Porto, due to its beauty, rich marine biodiversity, and unique maquis shrubland.[1] The jagged cliffs are made of red ochre.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() Calanques de Piana | |
Location | Corsica, France |
Part of | Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve |
Criteria | Natural: (vii), (viii), (x) |
Reference | 258 |
Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
Coordinates | 42°15′09″N 8°39′26″E |
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