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The Bavella needles

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Jagged granite peaks at the Bavella pass

At a glance

Category
Nature
Area
The south: Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio
Time needed
2–4 h
Admission
Free
Places to stay nearby
4 places to stay within 3 km

A pass at about 1,200 m, looking onto pink granite needles. Short trails lead to the Trou de la Bombe (a hole in the rock) and to a gorge with natural pools. Wild pigs wander right through the car park.

On the map

Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.

Where to stay nearby: The Bavella needles

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Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Les Aiguilles de Bavella — 140 m; Auberge du col de la Bavella — 330 m; U Fuconu — 5.5 km; Casa Lia & Aby's home — 5.7 km.

Tours nearby

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Canyoning at Bavella Canyons and thrills Canyoning at BavellaGranite slides, jumps into pools and abseils down waterfalls Half a dayMay — September≈ 50 m

More to see nearby

The Cavu natural pools Nature The Cavu natural pools Freshwater granite pools in the mountains above the sea≈ 9.9 kmPalombaggia beach Beach Palombaggia beach Corsica's most famous beach: white sand and pines≈ 28 kmSanta Giulia beach Beach Santa Giulia beach A shallow lagoon and water sports≈ 30 kmRondinara beach Beach Rondinara beach A horseshoe bay with shallow turquoise water≈ 36 km

Opening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.