Gulf of Porto
| Gulf of Porto | |
|---|---|
View of the gulf from the Calanques de Piana | |
| Location | Corse-du-Sud, Corsica, France |
| Coordinates | 42°19′30.698″N 8°37′43″E / 42.32519389°N 8.62861°E |
| Type | Gulf |
| Primary inflows | Porto River |
| Ocean/sea sources | Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | France |
| Designation | Regional Natural Park of Corsica |
| Max. length | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Max. width | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve |
| Location | Corsica, France |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii), (viii), (x) |
| Reference | 258 |
| Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
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 and surrounding coast is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica. In 1983 the gulf was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing the Calanques de Piana, Gulf of Girolata, and Scandola Nature Reserve, due to its outstanding scenery, rich avian and marine life, and maquis shrubland.