Cargèse: Scandola, Girolata, and Piana Afternoon Boat Tour｜France

Discover the west coast of Corsica between Cargese and Scandola from a comfortable passenger boat small enough to sneak in all the caves and coves.
Enjoy the intense colors of the afternoon on the red rocks, the blue water and the green maquis.

From the port of Cargese, start for an incredible journey.
As soon as you leave the port, admire the Omigna tower, entirely renovated a few years ago. Then head to Arone and its long sandy beach.

Start by discovering the tiny cave located at the very start of the Capo Rosso, where the rock changes color.
Along the coast, the water is so clear that you can see the seabed through the clear water.
Enter the bay of the monk seal, also called the "swimming pool" because of its clear blue water. Admire the huge nests of the fish-eagle, a protected species.

Go through the Arch of Capo Rosso and continue to the Reserve of Scandola, by the Gulf of Porto.

Enter the Reserve of Scandola and go into the faults in the very heart of the rock.
Admire the landscape made of volcanic rock. Listen to the comments of the Corsican captain about the geological formations and the history of the site and let your imagination run wild in front of the strange shape of the stone.

Navigate into the waters of the Reserve and discover the island of Gargalo, the extreme west point of Corsica.
Reach the Gulf of Elbo and try to see the grouper that is often encountered in the faults, as well as the oblades and many other species.
Enjoy the shimmering glint of the sun on the sea at the feet of the cliffs.

Make a 40-minute break on land in the surprising village Girolata. Take a walk toward the old fort or just rest on the sand of the beach and swim. Girolata is really small and authentic because it is only accessible by boat or by a footpath.

Head back and enjoy the magnificent colors of the late afternoon, the best time of day for pictures.
Look at Capo Senino on the return and discover the red rocks of the Calanques de Piana in the colors of the sunset.

Enjoy the arrival at Cargese, illuminated at nightfall.