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| Porto-Vecchio | ||
| region | Corsica | |
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| Residents | 11.748 (2018) | |
| height | 40 m | |
| Tourist info web | www | |
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Porto-Vecchio is the third largest city on the French island Corsica. The port city is located on the eponymous Golfe de Porto-Vecchio, a fjord-like sea inlet with shallow water and beautiful beaches.
background
getting there
By plane
- Figari / Corse-du-Sud - smaller, but closer
- Ajaccio / Napoleon Bonaparte - bigger, for it further
By train
Porto-Veccio is not connected to the island's rail network.
By bus
In the street
By boat
During the main summer season, Porto-Veccio is called more frequently than in winter.
- Corsica Ferries from various ports in Italy and France
- Corsica Linea from Marseille
mobility
Tourist Attractions
The old town of Porto-Vecchio with a citadel typical of the Corsican cities offers all kinds of shopping, gastronomy and tourist souvenir shops, but no really breathtaking sights. That is why the city is far less crowded than for example Calvi in the west of the island or Bonifacio in the very south.
activities
The real surfing paradise is in Bonifacio, but in the flat, wave-poor 1 Golfo di Sogno likes to windsurf and kite surf.
A sailboat and surfboard rental with a sailing school can be found at 2 Cala Rossa beach.
shop
In the commercial areas around the city you will find some of the gigantic hypermachés with a large variety of regional foods.
Fresh fish from local fisheries is available in the 1 Poissonerie du Circé (is supplied by the sloop of the same name). But also the fish departments in the 2 Geant and in 3 E. Leclerc have a good selection of fresh, local fish and are open longer than the fish shop.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
Upscale
- 1 Casadelmar, Route de Palombaggia BP 93, 20538 Porto-Vecchio. Tel.: (0)4 95 72 34 34, Fax: (0)4 95 72 34 35, Email: [email protected]. The hotel has 34 rooms and suites. All rooms have large picture windows with a view of the sea. There is a large garden, an infinity pool and a spa area. Various activities can be booked through the hotel. For example: boat or helicopter tours, diving and water skiing. The hotel's restaurant has a spacious terrace with a direct view of the sea.
security
health
Practical advice
trips
In Porto-Vecchio, some particularly attractive routes start in the mountains in the interior of the island, for example to the Col de Bavella.
- The much visited 1 Bonifacio has a rugged rocky bay as a natural harbor. The narrow, winding old town is enthroned high on the chalk cliffs (around 25 km south).
- The 2 "Castellu d’Arraggiu" excavation site
is after the Castellu di Cucuruzzu the best preserved site of the Torre culture in Corsica (from around 1600 BC). The destination is about 10 km north of Porto-Vecchio.
- The Torre culture takes its name from the town 3 Torrewhere the remains of a cult site were found. Unspectacular, but easy to get to. Offers an impressive view of the Gulf of Porto-Veccio. Early risers can enjoy a unique sunrise here.
- Longer but worthwhile trip by car: The 4 Bavella Pass (1218 m) is definitely worth a crossing. A rugged mountain range, also known as the "Korische Dolomites", towers over the pass. More frequented, especially in the high season. Parking fee in summer € 4 / day (as of 2017).
- The 5 Piscia di Gallo ("Hahnenpiss") is a waterfall worth seeing. The hike there is quite busy during the season, but the walk is worth it. Sturdy shoes are recommended. At the D 368 from L'Ospedale to the Bavella Pass.
literature
Web links
- http://www.porto-vecchio.fr - Official website of Porto-Vecchio
- http://www.portovecchiocorsica.com (an English language site with some useful hints)
- http://www.sud-corse.com South Corsica Hotels in Santa Giulia, Porto Vecchio
