PORTO VECCHIO HOLIDAYS
GET INSPIRED BY PORTO VECCHIO
Visit Porto Vecchio
and its surroundings
and its surroundings
Welcome to Porto Vecchio, third city of Corse, little pearl of the south east of the Isle of Beauty. Former “city of salt”, Porto Vecchio became a high place of upmarket tourism. Its success comes from its idyllic beaches streching on both sides of the gulf. Some of them are often part of the top most beautiful beaches of the world. People who want to party will also appreciate Porto Vecchio owing to the Via Notte, which is the biggest open night club in Europe. The inland called Alta Rocca is stunning. Bonifacio, other treasure of the island, is only 29 kms away. Discover all the wonders of Porto Vecchio and its surroundings.
Destination : Porto Vecchio’s outstanding beaches
and Corsica’s south east
and Corsica’s south east
Treasures and a taste of paradise !
DOWN SOUTH, BEACHES HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY GOD
- Palombaggia and its red rocks : the most mythic, white sand, cristal water, pines trees and view on the Cerbicale Islands.
- Tamaricciu and its famous pine tree : the most pictured
- Santa Giuila and its dock : THE postcard
- Carataggio, more secret : a walk trough the bush is necessary to get there
- Further south, Rondinara and its perfect curve
- Close to Bonifacio, Petit Spérone Beach : a sand bank links to Piana Island in shallow water, unforgettable !
- Lavezzi Islands, taste of Seychelles, natural reserve between Corsica and Sardaigna
UP NORTH, BEACHES ARE QUIET NICE TOO
Fautea, Pinarello, Saint Cyprien or Cala Rossa. Idyllic beaches of northern Porto Vecchio area don’t have much to envy to southern ones. Cristal water, conserved nature, Genovese towers. Large bays of Pinarello and Saint Cyprien are appreciated by young and old.
Destination : The Alta Rocca, the Porto Vecchio inland
To be seen around Porto Vecchio, the Alta Rocca
A change of situation which is full of surprises !
A change of situation which is full of surprises !
OVERLOOKING PORTO VECCHIO
BEACHES
BEACHES
Explore the tresaures of Porto Vecchio inland : granite mountains, wide pines, chestnuts and oaks forests… Nature has been genrerous with Porto Vecchio for sure. Some of the must-visit : the magical colors of Ospédale’s lake, natural pools in Cavu to freshen up, explore the wilderness of the Piscia di Gallo falls walk, discover the corsican mountain oasis called “Pozzines“, the magnificent Bavella massif and canyons. Hicking, canyoning, mountain bike, horse or donkey riding, climbing, adventure park… Alta Rocca is where your adventure begins !
Destination : Bonifacio’s fortress and its natural treasures
Must-see around Porto Vecchio
A jewel 29 kms down south
A jewel 29 kms down south
BONIFACIO, A STUNNING BEAUTY
At the extreme south of Corsica, only 12 km away from Sardaigna ( which you can see very well), Bonifacio is an awesome place. Its citadel, with slopy backstreets and small plazas, sits atop limestone cliffs, sculpted by wind and sea, 70 m high and 6 km long. Its genovese fortifications and nice dwellings are built along the edges. Draw-bridge of Gêne door, stone houses, churches, stairs of the King Aragon with 187 steps drilled into the cliff and other surprising monuments… Bonifacio is an historical and legendary city. Its seaside is also extaordinary. An exemple is the “sand grain” down the cliffs.
LET’S GO TO THE LAVEZZI ISLANDS
Inside the Lavezzi Islands archipelago, conserved paradise between sea and sky, between Corsica and Sardaigna, and part of the national natural reserve of the Strait of Bonifacio, The Lavezzi Island is the southern point of Corsica. You can go there by boat, or kayak for the sporty ones, from Bonifacio or Porto Vecchio. Here, there is no inhabitants, except from the semaphore gardians, and no buildings. But the nature is outstanding : a lagoon, beaches of white sand surrounded by granite blocks, charming creeks where swimming is a great experience… Maybe you’ll see some dolphins on the way back !
Destination : Porto Vecchio and Villa Milobeach ***
60 m² detached home for 4 people with a swimming pool
AND THE DREAM comes true !
Villa Milobeach *** is fully-equipped and nicely decorated. In the neighbourhood is the famous Palombaggia beach, with its red rocks, and nearby, the most pictured place in Corsica : the Tamaricciu pine tree atop granite rocks. Inside a conserved and exceptional environnement, in the heart of the bushes, you will appreciate to be in a quiet and restful place : a small 20 houses Condo surrounding a big pool. The more secret beach, named Carataggio, is reachable by walking through the bush from the Condo. If it’s not paradise, it looks like it !
