UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Porto can be accessed by road via the D81, a scenic route connecting Ajaccio to Calvi.
Get around
[edit]The village is divided into two distinct areas: Porto-Marine, the tourist-focused coastal section near the beach and marina, and Porto-Ota, the more residential mountainside area where most locals live.
See
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[edit]Porto features several notable landmarks and attractions. The Genoese tower of Porto, a square watchtower unique in Corsica as the last of its kind still standing, previously functioned as the village's water reservoir. The local beach is supervised by lifeguards during the summer season (July to September).
The village serves as a starting point to reach Castagne, a former port that was abandoned following the decline of Porto's olive trade. Several hiking trails are accessible from Porto, including the Capo d'Ortu path, which offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Porto.
- Mini Golf, Quartier Le Port-Plage 20150 OTA, ☏ +33 4 95 26 17 55. an 18-hole mini golf course in a small green park on the water's edge, the Mini Golf kitchen,
- Escape Carotte, Porto marina, ☏ +33 7 84 92 92 84 92, [email protected]. The only escape room in Ouest Corsica. 22-35 €.
Buy
[edit]There are small gift shops and a goat farmer in Ota.
Eat
[edit]Corsican dishes are expensive in Porto, but not in Porto Ota. Try cannelloni au Brocciu (Corsican cheese).
- Bar des Chasseurs, «Chez Marie», Quartier Casanova, Ota, ☏ +33 4.95.26.11.37, [email protected]. Traditional local establishment renowned for its homemade Corsican cold cuts and authentic atmosphere.
Drink
[edit]Pietra is the most famous beer in Corsica but you can found fancier beer in Calvi .
Sleep
[edit]There are more than 18 hotels and 4 campsites.
- Capo d'orto. 3-star hotel known for its generous breakfast service and views over the Gulf of Porto.
- Camping Funtana a l'Ora (campsite). Main campsite in the area offering swimming pool and rentals, ideally located in a natural setting.
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