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Porto Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is a very popular town found on the south-eastern coast of Corsica.
It is a town built on ex-salt marshes and salt continues to play an important role in the life of Porto-Vechio. It was because of th the marshes that the town was not developed earlier - they were infested with mosquitoes and malaria until well into the 20th century. (Note: if you visit in September you can watch the annual salt harvest from the Porte Gènoise).
During the mid-20th century the marshes were drained, which in combination with improved communication links has enabled the town to develop its current role as a seaside resort.
Above all it is the beaches and coastline to the south of the town that are the big attraction - these include Palombaggia, a beach internationally renowned for its beauty - but Porto Vechio itself also deserves investigation. The marina area is very attractive, with plenty of cafes and restaurants overlooking the harbour, and the old town around the Place de la Republique has some lovely old buildings pressing in on narrow streets.
The streets of the old town come to life with music and entertainment during summer evenings, a fine time to enjoy the town at its best.
Porto-Vecchio makes a good base for exploring this part of Corsica. When you tire of beaches and promenades the mountainous landscape behind Porto-Vecchio has a lot of rewarding and interesting scenery to explore, with craggy mountain tops looming from behind the parasol pines across small mountainous lakes.
See also Porto Vecchio Corsica
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Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Porto Vecchio are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Bonifacio Corsican town at 26 km
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