Piana

Overview of Piana

Piana is a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" association (more for its setting than its architecture). It overlooks the stunning Gulf of Porto and is home to the equally beautiful Piana Calanques.

Key Facts

• Type of place: village.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: on the Gulf of Porto, in the Corse-du-Sud department.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Piana.

• Population: 482 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 62.63 km².

• Altitude: from 0 to 1,332 m.

• Website: http://www.piana.fr/

History of Piana

What to See and Do in Piana

An Italian-style church, narrow streets, and a few old houses, all overlooking the Gulf, give the village its charm.

Piana Calanques ★★★
These are stunning calanques between Calvi and Ajaccio located in the Gulf of Porto.

In the Surrounding Area

Gulf of Porto ★★★
This is the only Corsican site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It represents the coastal area of the Corsica Regional Nature Park and offers stunning landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, which can also be explored through diving.

Climate and Weather in Piana

Transport

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Food

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