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Porto Vecchio Area Holidays

Chic Corsican hotspot

An ancient town on Corsica’s southeastern tip, Porto Vecchio combines a historical old town with a hefty dose of contemporary cool. While the town is centred around a 16th-century citadel, there’s also a fashionable marina that attracts a hip crowd, as well as excellent shopping and dining in the chic boutiques and cafés. Plus there are rather lovely beaches, and easy access to Corsica’s most ravishing inland landscapes, too. This mix makes Porto Vecchio holidays a savvy choice for those looking for seaside fun and mountain escapades.

Wander the narrow streets lined with quaint stone houses, or take a seat at one of the waterside bars and watch the sail boats come and go. Within a 10-minute drive you can reach pretty villages and superb beaches, including the legendary Palombaggia with its powder-soft white sand. Or head inland and visit lakes, mountains, prehistoric settlements or go horse riding or quad biking. Mountains or beaches – whichever you fancy, holidays to Ponte Vecchio offer the best of both.

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Porto Vecchio is close to some of the island’s best beaches, from Palombaggia to Santa Giulia bay. Think white sands backed by pine forests and overlooked by mountains.
There are lots of excellent options in the Old Town and harbour, but for a truly special meal try one of the secluded mountainside restaurants outside of town.
Summer is a busy time in Porto Vecchio, and the Porto Vecchio Festival brings concerts and exhibitions to the town. At the end of July, there’s also Luddareddu, a unique event with the burning of a straw man, marking the end of the corn harvest. Choose the shoulder season months of May, June, September or October, and you can still have warm weather while taking advantage of cheaper Porto Vecchio holidays.
Porto Vecchio is close to some white sand beaches with sky-blue seas. Some of the beaches are among the best in Corsica. During summer, buses run to the most popular local beaches, or they’re just a short drive away. You can choose between lively beaches popular with families, or the quiet, wilder areas of coastline, where you can swim in peace.
As one of the most fashionable resorts on the island, Porto Vecchio has a buzzy atmosphere, especially in the evening when the bars around the marina come alive.
If you’re looking for a choice of beautiful beaches and want to stay in a charming, historic town, then holidays in Porto Vecchio are a good choice. Porto Vecchio has a relaxed vibe. Many visitors choose to spend the day shopping or sightseeing and spend the evening in the cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s the location of Porto Vecchio that’s a big draw as you have a choice of some of the best beaches in Corsica just a short drive away, or you can hire a boat and sail around the southeast coast of the island.
Porto Vecchio is known as a stylish port town and, during the summer, you’ll see yachts docking in the marina to enjoy a few nights in the southeast of the island. The nearby beaches are perhaps the most famous attraction, including Palombaggia with its white sands. Surrounded by pine forests, it’s a popular spot for hiking and the Cascade de Piscia di Ghjaddu trail, which leads to a waterfall, is one of the best local walks. As a port town, it’s also famous for its fresh seafood with the catch of the day served in local restaurants.
Porto Vecchio has lively nights, especially in the summer when it hosts one of Europe’s largest open-air nightclubs. There’s also a festival that runs throughout the summer, with open-air stages and art exhibitions. You’ll find plenty of bars around the marina and in the centre. They open until the small hours during peak months. Porto Vecchio also has shopping nights throughout the summer. The shops stay open sometimes as late as midnight, so you can make the most of the cooler evenings.
Porto Vecchio holidays are perfect for all ages. There’s something for everyone. If you’re visiting with children, they’ll no doubt love the beaches, most of which have shallow, calm waters, so they can paddle or swim. Porto Vecchio has plenty of hotels and apartments designed for families, so you can enjoy lots of space and facilities from swimming pools to children’s playgrounds. Adventurous kids will love a day at Parc Aventure de Porto-Vecchio, which has treetop climbing and ziplining, or you could take them on one of the many forest hiking trails just outside of town.

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