Figari Reservoir

Figari Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Figari area of southern Corsica, formed by a dam built across the Ventilegne River. The water body sits in a natural valley and supplies drinking water to several surrounding municipalities.

The reservoir was created in the 1990s when a dam was built across the Ventilegne River to secure the water supply for southern Corsican municipalities. The dam's completion marked an important step in addressing the region's recurring water shortage challenges.

The reservoir is part of the infrastructure that enables life in this dry Mediterranean region and shows how people adapt to water scarcity. Visitors can see how water management shapes daily life in southern Corsica.

The lake is accessible from the main road and offers viewpoints across the water and surrounding hills. Access is free, but there are few facilities or services on site, so visitors should plan provisions and services in nearby villages.

The reservoir appears as a surprising sight of water in an otherwise dry landscape, nestled among agricultural areas where vegetation is sparse. Many visitors overlook how crucial this water storage is to human settlement in the region.

Location: Figari

Inception: January 1, 1993

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Operator: Office d’Equipement Hydraulique de Corse

GPS coordinates: 41.46610,9.14778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03