Gîte A Funtana

The village of Manso nestles in the Filosorma (or Falasorma) in Balagne, a fertile region often referred to as "the garden of Corsica", in the shadow of the island's highest peaks, under the protection of Paglia Orba, Punta Minuta and the famous mountain Le Capu Tafunatu (2,335 m).
Manso is steeped in history and agro-pastoral tradition, and proudly preserves the memory of the place. This is where the shepherds of the Niolu used to spend the winter with their flocks.

The valley, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Natura 2000 site, is surrounded by majestic oak forests, including the Fango yeuseraie, a forest of holm oaks unique in the Mediterranean, as well as laricio pines, maritime pines and eucalyptus.
The backdrop is the breathtaking Grande Barrière, the north face of the Paglia Orba massif. It is in this grandiose setting that the famous Rivière du Fango flows, rising at the foot of Capu Tafunatu and flowing into the Gulf of Galéria. It is thanks to its crystal-clear waters of excellent quality that it has been awarded the "Wild River" label. Its crystal-clear waters form natural pools that are ideal for swimming.
The environment of rocks, stones, natural pools and waterfalls is magnificent! Diving and water slides are the order of the day on a summer visit. A real pleasure!