The Gulf of Porto-Girolata and the reserve of Scandola are located on the Western coast of Corsica; their surface of 120 km2 is divided into terrestrial environment (78) and marine environment (42).

The littoral is shredded, with ilôts, caves and high rocks with broad inaccessible which shelters a fauna and a marine flora very rich; it constitutes a remarkable example of maquis where are maintained traditional activities (agriculture, élévage).

The villages of Porto and Girolata are both dominated by a square tower génoise (XVIè).

The Gulf of Porto-Girolata and the reserve of Scandola have been on the UNESCO world-heriritage list since 1983.

Link :
The Gulf of Porto-Girolata page on the UNESCO World Heritage web site

Natural environment	Human environment
Coastline: Calanques with cliffs (karstic relief)	Language: French, Corsican
Climate: Mediterranean (dry summer)	Local economy : Tourism ; agriculture
Temperatures: Annual average Thermal amplitude	Demography: Population (inhab.) : 5 000 Density (inhab/km2) : 50
Precipitations: Annual : 500 mm Distribution :	Human Development Index:  0,925
Biogeographic classification: Forêt méditerranéenne (Paléarctique occidental)	Ecological Footprint: 5,26
Natural heritage: "Date d'inscription: 1983 Critère(s): N (ii) (iii) (iv) ""La réserve, qui fait partie du parc naturel régional de Corse, occupe la presqu'île de la Scandola, impressionnant massif de porphyre aux formes tourmentées. Sa végétation est un remarquable exemple de maquis. On y trouve des goélands, des cormorans et des aigles de mer. Les eaux transparentes, aux îlots et aux grottes inaccessibles, abritent une riche vie marine.""  " Cultural heritage: Roman sites, Corsican culture (agriculture, architecture,..) Coastal management: Natural reserve, regional Park  Criteria retained by the club:  BN 2 : Ecological and biological process ; BC 6 : Traditional occupation (agriculture, corsican anguage )

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