The Gulf of Lava

The Gulf of Lava includes two main communes: Alata and Appietto. The "Natura 2000" site occupies 150 hectares between the rocky hill of Punta Pelusella to the north and the low sandy terrace to the south, near the Lava stream. Between these two points: a white sand bank of almost one kilometre.

The development of the site

On the natural zone:
The dune is protected by equipment located directly on it
Along the "urban" part:
Access to the site is provided by landscaping, including pontoons, footbridges and soft paths

The objectives of the development

Progressive restoration of environments
Protection of plants such as the yellow line
Protection of animals such as the cistude or Hermann's turtle

Management of the site

The site is managed by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays d'Ajaccio (CAPA).
Quality reception is the key word: bathing area, selective sorting bins, showers, chemical toilets.

Moving around the beach is made easier.
There is a special parking area for people with reduced mobility (PRM). Once on the sand, a mat for access to the sea is at their disposal as well as two tiralos available at the first aid post.
The first aid post is set up in high season (July and August).

What is Natura 2000?

Natura 2000 sites are fundamental tools of the European policy for the preservation of biodiversity and aim to better take into account biodiversity issues in human activities.
These sites are designated to protect a number of habitats and species representative of European biodiversity.

The figures

27,522 sites in Europe
18% of the land
6% of the exclusive economic zone

The approach

collective search for a balanced and sustainable management of spaces that takes into account economic and social concerns
the management of Natura 2000 sites is a participatory process involving local stakeholders