Piscines naturelles du Cavo, Natural pool in Zonza, France.
Piscines naturelles du Cavo are a series of stone basins carved by the Cavo River into granite formations, creating natural swimming areas with transparent water. The pools sit surrounded by towering granite cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation that frames the landscape.
These pools formed over countless centuries as water eroded the granite formations, gradually carving basins into the stone. This slow natural process created one of the region's notable water features.
These pools have long been gathering places for local families, especially during warmer months when people seek refuge in the cool water. They hold an important place in the daily life and social customs of the region.
Access is by marked hiking trails starting from the parking area near Mormontaja, with shuttle services available during busy periods. Early morning or cooler days offer a more peaceful visit with fewer crowds.
The pools vary in depth and water temperature, with some sections reaching depths of over 10 feet (3 m) while maintaining steady water flow year-round. This variation creates distinct micro-environments within the same site.
Location: Zonza
Address: D168A, 20144 Zonza, France
Phone: +33495217804
Website: http://atyroliana.com
GPS coordinates: 41.73295,9.29392
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
This collection connects the mountainous interior of Corsica with remote coastal sections and historical traces of early settlement. Hiking trails pass through forests and over passes to places largely untouched by mass tourism. The route includes granite formations rising from the sea and megalithic sites several thousand years old. In the mountains lie lakes of glacial origin, surrounded by pine trees and steep rock faces. Along the coast stand Genoese towers, once used for defense and now serving as landmarks. Beaches of pale sand or pebbles are often accessible only on foot or by boat. The collection leads to places such as Filitosa, where carved stelae stand among olive trees, the Calanche cliffs near Piana, whose reddish rocks are oddly shaped, and the Aiguilles de Bavella, rock spires rising above pine forests. The Scandola nature reserve extends along a jagged coastline, accessible only from the water. Monte Cinto is the island's highest peak and offers views over valleys and bays. Isolated coves such as Saleccia or Plage du Lotu lie behind hills and maquis scrubland. The collection also includes abandoned villages such as Occi, waterfalls dropping into natural pools, and trails through the Fango valley, where the river flows between granite boulders.
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