Calanques de Piana ( co, calanchi di Piana or ) are Corsican

calanque A calanque (, "inlet"; co, calanca, plural ''calanche'' or ''calanchi''; oc, calanca, plural ''calancas'') is a narrow, steep-walled inlet that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean co ...

s located in Piana, between

Ajaccio Ajaccio (, , ; French: ; it, Aiaccio or ; co, Aiacciu , locally: ; la, Adiacium) is a French commune, prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud, and head office of the ''Collectivité territoriale de Corse'' (capital city of Corsica). ...

and Calvi, in the

Gulf of Porto 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 an ...

. It is part of a

UNESCO World Heritage Site A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for h ...

that includes other sites in the Gulf of Porto, due to its beauty, rich marine biodiversity, and unique

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. The jagged cliffs are made of red

ochre Ochre ( ; , ), or ocher in American English, is a natural clay earth pigment, a mixture of ferric oxide and varying amounts of clay and sand. It ranges in colour from yellow to deep orange or brown. It is also the name of the colours produced ...

References

External links

Official site
* UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
World Heritage Sites in France Landforms of Corsica Tourist attractions in Corse-du-Sud {{Corsica-geo-stub