The largest nature reserve in Corsica, established in 1999, spans its 80,000 hectares of splendor! It encompasses the Cerbicale and Lavezzi islands, offering a stunning display of steep cliffs, coralligenous drop-offs, and sculpted rocks reminiscent of the Seychelles, all bathed in turquoise waters and teeming with abundant wildlife. A true festival for divers!
Exploration of the Cerbicale and Lavezzi Islands
Off the coast of Porto-Vecchio, the Cerbicale islands are a strategic point of this immense reserve. This archipelago holds some of the most spectacular diving sites in Corsica, with exceptional underwater geological formations like the danger of Toro or the danger of Vacca. Further south, off the coast of Bonifacio and its imposing limestone cliffs, a different landscape unfolds: the Lavezzi islands offer a myriad of coves with turquoise waters, crowned with rocks worthy of the Seychelles. Classified as a strictly protected area, they harbor remarkable biodiversity, often just a few meters from the surface. Like the Cerbicale, they serve as a refuge for many bird species, some finding essential nesting sites there for their survival.
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