Description

Corsica west coast with views towards the Scandola Nature Reserve photo

The Cape Girolata peninsula is classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site and encompasses the Scandola Nature Reserve, an ecological treasure covering 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of scrub and sea. The headland and its surrounding waters support significant colonies of seabirds, dolphins and seals, as well as 450 types of seaweed and some remarkable fish.

©  Judith Duk