In Porto-Vecchio, discover the many small businesses and
stores. You can also see:
- The fortifications from the Genoese era of the
old city. These are made up of 5 strongholds of which
one (France) can be visited.
- The Genoese gate situtated in the rue Borgo
quarter, from which one has a magnificent view of the
port and the salt marshes.
- The Saint Jean-Baptiste church, inside of which
is housed a crucifixion dating from the XVIth century as
well as a painting of the Holy Family and Saint Francis
of Assisi.
Nearby…
- Torre, 8km from Porto-Vecchio, a semi-circular
tower/monument.
- The Castel d’Arragju, a fortified tower, is a
one-hour round trip on foot.
- Ceccia, 5km away, is a group of fortified
towers.
- Tappa, a superbe Torre boasting a central
chamber.
- Sotta, 8km away, the necropolis of Vascolacciu.
- Castellu di Capula, strategic site, fortified
village with standing stones.
- In Conca, the conservatory of Corsican costumes.
- The tower of Fautea.
A little further away…
- The Ospedale Forest, 20 km, with its waterfalls
and lakes. Bonifacio, 25km away, with its cliffs, its
sea caves, its islands, and old town. Museum of sacred
art, aquarium, and visit of the stronghold.
- Pianottoli, 25km away, astonishing troglodytic
chaos and remarkable beaches.
- Levie, 50 km away, museum of prehistory,
ceramics, tools and costumes from the VI millenium B.C.
.
- Castellu de Cucuruzzu, fortified
complex…ingeniously designed around a tower. Below, a
torrean village, fortified as well. The “aiguilles de
Bavella”, 50km away, at 1243meters, unforgettable
sunset.
- Filitosa, remarkable stones/statues, tower in
the center of a fortified Neolithic city, burial ground
built among blocks of rocks…