Next up on our Corsican odyssey is an exploration of the gorgeous Gorges de la Spelunca.
Just inland from Porto, the awesome gorges offers splendid hiking, plus freshwater swimming on hot days.
The Gorges de Spelunca are scenic river valleys cutting through the mountains. Rocky paths pass alongside stunning gushing waters of green, blue and brown.
We took the shorter route which was from the road bridge to the old Pont de Zaglia in the gorge-bottom forest – and back again. It took about two hours in total.
The winding path passes through the gorges with mountains, river valleys and pools. It’s a bit of a scramble in the heat but well worth it when you reach your destination.
After about 40 minutes you reach the Ponte a Zaglia. A fairy-tale like Genoan stone bridge that was built at the end of the 18th century to make life easier for the locals and the shepherds.
The bridge has a very high arch because at certain times of year the river becomes very large and fast flowing.
Next to the Ponte à Zaglia bridge there are some glorious pools of colourful water surrounded by boulders, which are an excellent place for a picnic.
After a sweaty hike these beautiful pools are like magnets to us.
The rushing, sparkling water is so tempting as it glitters under the Corsican sunshine.
How tempting does this beautiful pool look? The man looks like he is about to dive right in!
And he’s in. Dipping his toes in this wonderful green pool of cooling goodness.
Even now, the water makes me want to leap in! I can remember the boiling heat on my neck and the beguiling sparkles on the river.
Then finally I take the plunge! Like a plump mermaid, wallowing in the gorgeous, shockingly cold, pools.
It might have been a little chilly (and I might have soaked my only set of clothes) but it was awesome!!!
Look how delighted we both are!! Thumbs up from us, definitely a must see.
