Dense forest, crystal clear waters and colorful stones, welcome to the Fango valley located in the Balagne region in Upper Corsica! Close to Galéria, this wooded natural area made up of numerous natural pools is an ideal setting for combining walks and refreshments. The natural wealth of this vast valley has earned it the classification of “biosphere reserve” by UNESCO.
You want to swim somewhere other than the Mediterranean Sea, so head to the Fango valley, you will enjoy the joys of swimming in the warm waters of the natural swimming pools decorated with rock slides.
One of the 14 Biosphere Reserves protected by UNESCO in France
The Fango Valley is one of the 14 Biosphere Reserves protected by UNESCO in France. With its wealth of fauna and flora, it is an essential place for the preservation of biodiversity. Around forty species of birds and birds of prey can be found there, including golden eagles and bearded vultures.
To alternate walking and aquatic hiking made of jumps, swimming, and slides in natural porphyry pools, the Fango Valley and its coastal river promise you moments of intense joy.
The rivers of Corsica offer magnificent panoramas, between waterfalls and slides… This is the case of the Fango (or Fangu) which takes its source from the heights of Capu Tafunatu. It ends its descent in the middle of the Mediterranean, in the Gulf of Galeria – between Porto and Calvi.
To swim there, there are several bridges that span the Fangu between the village of Manso and the Gulf of Galeria. You will not be alone, far from it, there are many tourists, especially in July/August. For less touristy places, the Gulf of Galeria offers magnificent landscapes and fits very well into a route lasting several days on the north-western coast of Corsica
Take the start 2 km after the Calvi road crossroads, heading towards Porto. Magnificent views of old bridges and small rivers await you. Then, you will walk along the splendid beach. Towards the West, you will pass the beautiful rocks of Tafoni, the Notre-Dame de la Serra chapel and the must: the magical view of the sensational peaks of the Gulf of Calvi, 2,000 m high !
