Scandola Nature Reserve
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Scandola Nature Reserve | |
| Location | Corsica, France |
| Part of | Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve |
| Criteria | Natural: (vii), (viii), (x) |
| Reference | 258 |
| Inscription | 1983 (7th Session) |
| Coordinates | 42°21′25″N 8°34′0″E / 42.35694°N 8.56667°E |
Scandola Nature Reserve Location of Scandola Nature Reserve in Corsica Scandola Nature Reserve Scandola Nature Reserve (France) | |
The Scandola Nature Reserve is located on the west coast of the French island of Corsica, within the Corsica Regional Park. The reserve was established in 1975. The park and reserve has been recognized by the United Nations as a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 because of its beauty, rich biodiversity, and maquis shrubland.