Gorges de Spelunca

The Gorges de la Spelunca lie between Ota and Evisa. An old mule track begins in Evisa at 850 m and descends through the wooded canyon. Information boards explain the flora and fauna, a muleteers' farmyard and the construction of a Genoese bridge. The path ends at a double bridge, where it meets the road to Ota; the famous rock of Ota can be seen about halfway along. The source describes the walk as easy. The road runs along the edge of the gorge for much of its length, so the most dramatic section can be seen from the car. Driving inland from Porto through the gorge also avoids the crowds at the Calanche. It also leads to the Aïtone forest, home to some of the oldest Laricio pines in Corsica.

At the bottom you can picnic and swim in the cool, clear river. The source gives no timings; allow several hours for the round trip if you have to walk back, or arrange transport. Bear in mind that the way back from the double bridge to Evisa is uphill.