Porto-Vecchio
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A beautiful town with its citadel, churches, and historic buildings, located in the southeast of Corsica. It is also a renowned seaside resort famous for its beaches (Palombaggia, Cala Rossa).

Overview of Porto-Vecchio

Porto-Vecchio is a beautiful town with its citadel, churches, and historic buildings. Located in the southeast of Corsica, it is also a renowned seaside resort famous for its beaches (Palombaggia, Cala Rossa).

Key Facts

  • Type de lieu: small town.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
  • Localisation: on the southeast coast of the Corse-du-Sud department.
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Porto-Vecchio.
  • Population: 11,813 inhabitants (2016).
  • Superficie: 168.65 km².
  • Altitude: sea level.

History of Porto-Vecchio

What to See and Do in Porto-Vecchio

The 16th-century Genoese citadel, churches, and historic buildings give the town and its center a distinct charm.

Plages de Porto-Vecchio, Porto-Vecchio, France
Beaches of Porto-Vecchio
The best-known and most beautiful beaches (Palombaggia, Santa-Giulia, etc.) are located south of the city.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Porto-Vecchio

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

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Beaches of Porto-Vecchio
★★ The best-known and most beautiful beaches (Palombaggia, Santa-Giulia, etc.) are located south of the city.
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