Admire turtles from all over the world at A Cupulatta Park

Turtles are a protected species. Between hunting, jewellery-making and forest fires, they face many difficulties. As a result, the world's turtle population is declining every year. These reptiles are highly diverse and can be found in every corner of the planet. From the giant tortoise of the Galapagos Islands, which can weigh up to 417 kg, to the small Hermann tortoise, native to the Mediterranean, which weighs around 1 kg as an adult, all shapes and sizes can be found at the park. Turtles can live for hundreds of years, both on land and in the sea.

A cupulatta means turtle in Corsican. The 2.5-hectare park of the same name, known as the City of Turtles, is a refuge and conservation area dedicated to turtles. The park is home to around 3,000 animals of 170 different species. A Cupulatta is located in a population nucleus of the Hermann tortoise, a turtle native to the Mediterranean, which you can also find in the south of France. The aim of the park is to help visitors discover the habits and habits of these small tetrapods, and to raise awareness of the need to protect them. As you stroll through the park, you can take your time to observe turtles from all over the world, in the shade of the trees in a pleasant landscape.

Breeding and protecting turtles

Within the park, researchers and veterinary teams are working to protect and increase the turtle population. From the embryonic stage to the hatching of the eggs, they accompany these animals throughout their lives, in an environment suited to life and reproduction. The turtles are not tame, but they are used to humans and their contact with them. If you are interested in animals, you can observe Hermann tortoises on the wild beach of Capo di Feno.

📍 Location: A Cupulatta, T20, 20172 Vero

🚌 Getting there: the park is located 23 km from Ajaccio, the journey by car takes 35 minutes. From the city, you can book a day trip to the city of turtles, including transport, through a travel agency.

⏰ Opening times: 7/7 days

• 1 April to 15 May: 10am to 5pm
• 16 May to 15 September: 9am to 6pm
• 16 September to 11 November: 10am to 5pm

👛 Price:

• full price: 13 euros
• children (aged 5-11): 9 euros
• free for children under 5

🕑 Duration on site: 2 to 3 hours

👉 Other info: the park has a catering point. You can sit at the shady tables on the terrace to quench your thirst and enjoy Corsican cheeses, charcuterie or chips.

The park's surrounding area is home to a number of quiet hotels and inns with magnificent views.