Île Porraggia
Île Porraggia is an islet in Corsica, France. Île Porraggia is situated nearby to the hamlet Gurgazu, as well as near the locality u Capicciolu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in France
- Also known as: “Île Poraggia” and “Ile Porraggia”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cavallo and Île Piana (Lavezzi).
Cavallo
Island
Photo: GiorgioGaleotti, CC BY 4.0.
Cavallo is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea located between Corsica and Sardinia. Cavallo is the southernmost inhabited territory of metropolitan France and part of the commune of Bonifacio, Corsica. Cavallo is situated 2½ km south of Île Porraggia.
Île Piana (Lavezzi)
Islet
Photo: Emil.Sinclair, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Île Piana (Lavezzi) is an islet, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Île Porraggia.
Torra di Sant’Amanza
Ruins
Photo: Telperion, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tower of Sant'Amanza is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Bonifacio on the south east coast of the Corsica. The tower sits at a height of 125 metres on the Punta di u Capicciolu headland. Torra di Sant’Amanza is situated 3 km north of Île Porraggia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bonifacio.
Bonifacio
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bonifacio is a city at the south tip of Corsica. It has a spectacular location on white limestone cliffs, sculpted and undercut by the sea, so the buildings overhang the edge.
Île Porraggia
Latitude
41.39181° or 41° 23′ 31″ northLongitude
9.26329° or 9° 15′ 48″ eastOpen location code
8FHF97R7+P8OpenStreetMap ID
way 4843079OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Île Porraggia” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Île Porraggia”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gurgazu and u Capicciolu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cara Longu and Étang de Purgatorio.
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