Porto Vecchio

A town on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Porto Vecchio is located in the heart of Southern Corsica and has one of the most diverse and extraordinary environments on the French island. Like all of Corsica, Porto Vecchio is renowned for its natural beauty, however unlike most towns; Porto Vecchio also offers visitors a different kind of landscape, one where the marine rock formations and spiky coves join the transparent and brilliant blue sea to create an eye catching scene at any time of the day or night.

A secluded town of cobblestone streets and charming houses, Porto Vecchio has a striking historical centre and is the custodian of some magnificent monuments, grand buildings and wonderful churches. Here visitors can enjoy the mild weather, picturesque scenery and tranquility, whilst soaking up the rich cultural and artistic spirit of the territory.

Hidden in the verdant countryside of Porto Vecchio are some incredible pieces of ancient architecture including the maritime port and Genovese Tower, a fortification built during the domination of the Republic of Genoa . The beaches of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia join the numerous reserves and forests including the ‘Hospital Forest’ to create a fantastic tourist destination, which fuses the very best of Corsica’s natural splendor with the incredible history and traditions of the island.