Calanques National Park
Calanques National Park (French: Parc national des Calanques) is a French national park located on the Mediterranean coast in Bouches-du-Rhône, Southern France. It was established in 2012 and extends over 520 km2 (201 sq mi), of which 85 km2 (33 sq mi) is land, while the remaining is marine area. It includes parts of the Massif des Calanques stretching between Marseille's southern arrondissements, Cassis and La Ciotat. Some of the park's best known features include the Calanque de Sormiou, Calanque de Morgiou, Calanque de Port-Miou, Calanque de Sugiton, Calanque d'en Vau and Cosquer Cave.
| Calanques National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parc national des Calanques | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
A view of the Calanque d'En-Vau | |
| Location | Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Nearest city | Marseille |
| Coordinates | 43°13′N 5°28′E |
| Area | 520 km2 (201 sq mi) |
| Established | 18 April 2012 |
| Governing body | Parcs nationaux de France |
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