THE BLOODTHIRSTY ISLANDS
This site is a jewel of preserved nature where a great diversity of flora flourishes.
Unavoidable when staying in Ajaccio ! Ìsuli Sanguinarii, the unbelievable site of the Sanguinary Islands, with red porphyry rocks standing out on a bed of dark diorite and grey granite, is a jewel of preserved nature where a great diversity of flora flourishes. One can observe rare plants, even those not found on the island of Beauty, such as the impressive arum mange-mouche. Colonies of sea birds nest there just as peacefully. Among them, the Leucophée gull, the black-headed gull, the Audouin's gull and the shearwater.
You have to see the sun shine its crimson rays and set the bloody dress of their reflections on these four red and black islets, which extend off the point of Parrata and its Genoese tower. Their respective names sound like those of mythical heroes: Mezu Mare, Isolotto, Cala d'Alga and Porri form the gleaming quartet of the Sanguinaires! Called frankenias, plants with pink flowers, strewn on their ground and adorned with a bright incarnation according to the season, have certainly something to do with their bloody patronymic. You can discover them by boat from the port of Tino Rossi, allowing two hours or half a day in high season, with a stop for a swim, taking pictures on land and returning at dusk by the north shore, where you will cross the Sacred Land, the residence of Tino Rossi, the marine cemetery, the Greek chapel and the citadel. Classified as a Natura 2000 site, this unique place obtained the prestigious "Grand site de France" label six years ago.
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