Freshwater granite pools in the mountains above the sea
Fresh water, at your own risk
At a glance
- Category
- Nature
- Swimming
- Fresh water, at your own risk
- Lifeguards
- No
- Snorkelling
- No
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Forest
- Parking
- Yes
- Places to stay nearby
- 3 places to stay within 5 km
A string of clear pools in the granite gorge of the Cavu river above Porto-Vecchio. In hot weather people come here to escape the sea. The water is cool and the rocks are slippery.
Risks. Slippery rocks, dangerous jumps; flash floods during thunderstorms.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: The Cavu natural pools
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Gite d'Étape La Tonnelle — 4.2 km; Belle Terre — 5.0 km; E Caselle di Conca — 5.8 km; Résidence du Pont l'Oso — 6.2 km.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Canyons and thrills
Canyoning at BavellaGranite slides, jumps into pools and abseils down waterfalls
Half a dayMay — September≈ 9.9 km
Sea and lagoon
The cliffs of Bonifacio and the Lavezzi IslandsThe cliff-top town from the water, sea caves and granite islets in the strait
1 h to half a dayApril — October≈ 39 kmMore to see nearby
Opening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.