Road access

The pond of Diane is located between the village of Tallone and the village of Aléria. To reach this pond you must take the T 10 road towards Aléria and then turn left onto a small road indicated by a brown sign “Terrenzana”. Continue driving and take the dirt road which starts on your right and which is indicated by the sign “accès pompier – u mare”, until you will reach one of the three available parking areas.

Description

The pond of Diane is the third largest in Corsica after the pond of Biguglia and the pond of Urbino and it is the deepest of the island: four metres of depth on average with a maximum of eleven metres of depth.
This area is well-known for its rich fauna and flora. On the shores of the pond the Mediterranean scrub is luxuriant and the pond itself is home to many invertebrates such as the nobel pen shell – this species is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea and is considered to be critically endangered. The pond is the home of around thirty species of fish and of many species of birds such as the great cormorant and the mallard.
The Diane pond is famous for its oyster production and the seafood that is produced by the three main activities at the pond (fishing, aquaculture and shellfish breeding) is enjoyed on the banks of the pond.
If you love walking then you should know that you can take the Sentier des étangs de Diane et Terrenzana. There are several starting points: you can choose the one you prefer depending on the time at your disposal. You can set off from the Riva Bella campsite or from one of the three car parks which are located next to the path. This walk is quite easy and ideal for families with children, but you should take a good water supply.