Natural swimming pool Aitone, Natural pool in Évisa, France.
The Piscine naturelle Aitone features a series of emerald-green pools carved into granite rocks by centuries of flowing water, surrounded by towering Laricio pines that create a cool, shaded environment perfect for swimming and relaxation.
The natural pools have been formed over thousands of years through geological processes, with the surrounding Aïtone forest serving as a protected habitat that has preserved rare endemic species like the Corsican nuthatch and wild cat for generations.
This site represents Corsica's commitment to environmental conservation as part of the Parc naturel régional de Corse, where local traditions of respecting nature and sustainable tourism practices continue to protect the area's pristine wilderness.
The pools are accessible year-round via hiking trails from Évisa village, requiring approximately two hours of moderate hiking through forest paths, with water temperatures remaining around 11-12°C even during summer months.
The natural pools maintain their distinctive emerald coloration due to mineral filtration through granite bedrock, creating swimming spots that remain at constant cool temperatures regardless of seasonal weather changes above ground.
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