Gulf of Porto

Gulf of Porto is on the western coast of Corsica, between Piana and Girolata. The village lies at the mouth of the Porto river, within the Gulf of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get in

By car

Porto can be accessed by road via the D81, a scenic route connecting Ajaccio to Calvi.

Get around

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

Do

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.

Buy

There are small gift shops and a goat farmer in Ota.

Eat

Corsican dishes are expensive in Porto, but not in Porto Ota. Try cannelloni au Brocciu (Corsican cheese).

Drink

Pietra is the most famous beer in Corsica but you can found fancier beer in Calvi .

Sleep

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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