Porto

Porto

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Porto is a seaside resort located on the territory of the town Ota.


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
Seaside ResortPortoOta at 4.9 km (7 min)
Postcode20150Serriera at 6.2 km (9 min)
Latitude42.2659640Partinello at 12.5 km (15 min)
Longitude8.7059250Piana at 13.5 km (16 min)
Chief townAjaccio (at 81 km, 77 min)Marignana at 15.7 km (19 min)
DepartmentSouthern CorsicaÉvisa at 22 km (24 min)
RegionCorsicaSearch another town
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RESORT PRESENTATION

Located between Calvi and Ajaccio, nestled deep in the gulf that bears his name, the hamlet of Porto is the coastline of the town of Ota.

With the prestigious sites such as the Natural Reserve of Scandola, the Gulf of Girolata the Creeks of Piana, the entire Gulf of Porto was filed in 1983, World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.


SIGHTSEEING

Like a sentinel, the Genoese tower, one of four rectangular towers of the island that once stood against the invading barbarians, now houses a permanent exhibition on the walls of the Corsican coast. During the ascent of the tower, a detour to the little museum of the heather is possible to discover the use of this fuel in the manufacture of objects.

The old magazine has also evolved with the times: it now houses an aquarium full of fauna and flora of the Gulf sea.

Porto is the point of departure for the nearest boat tours (rent or excursion) prestigious sites such as the Creeks of Piana, the Scandola Nature Reserve and the hamlet of Girolata.

Various other activities are proposed: snorkeling, canoeing, snorkeling ...

Her giant eucalyptus forest is closed.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Porto
Leisure centresBeach of Porto
MonumentsGenoan Tower of Porto
Natural sitesMount Orto

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

During the summer, a concert a week is offered free on the site of Porto, evenings out of World Music Day (June 21), National Day (July 14) and Assumption (August 15) also animated.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Many walks and hikes are available in the immediate vicinity of Porto.

Sea side, beautiful unspoilt beaches are various possibilities to satisfy the tastes of everyone (inlets, coves and large beaches of sand or pebbles).

Mountain side, the gorges of the Cranium, Forest Aïtone and small mountain villages (Ota, Evisa Marignana and Cristinacce) illustrate perfectly the Corsican mountain.

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Viewed from above
 
Genoese tower and beach
Tower
 
Sunset
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 16°C - Max. 25°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 16°C - Max. 28°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 16°C - Max. 22°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
U filipaghiu    
10
Galéria
20 m ² room, 160 bed, air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator, private bathroom, hair towel, hair dryer, private terrace.
Located 17 km from PortoFrom 57 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Fragnone Gite de France Moulin à PORTO
Porto
Lodging 3 ears in an old mill along the river near the sea in the prestigious Porto, Girolata, coves Piana. - calanches of PIANA. Authentic stone house in the region. Weekly rental....
Located in PortoFrom 450 € to 750 € per week 
Domaine Codaleone
Serriera
Villa 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms terrace 80 m ² and 30 m ² ² découverte30 m in area 3 hectares. BBQ, communal pool heated spa April May 25x9.1km500 range Bussaglia.
Located 3.3 km from PortoFrom 1500 € to 2400 € per week 
Golfe de porto 4 Personnes à OTA  
10
Ota
OTA is a small village on a mountainside, 350 inhabitants (winter), 380 m altitude, 10 minutes from the seaside The Apartment: 1st floor of the owners' house, built in 2007, is located...
Located 3.4 km from PortoFrom 370 € to 750 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping acquaviva 
Calacuccia
In central Corsica, a small family campsite at the foot of the highest peaks of the island kingdom of hiking and tourism.
Located 27 km from Porto18 € per day 

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HOTELS
Capo D'orto     
8
Porto
The hotel is located 1.2km from the sea, in the heart of Porto and facing the Capo d'Orto (1294m). The Capo d'Orto hotel offer a heated swimming pool and views of the Gulf of Porto....
Located in PortoRoom from 75 €
Logis Hotel Le Lonca     
8
Porto
Le Lonca is located in Porto-Ota, a short walk from the beach on the west coast of Corsica. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and free Wi-Fi. Each of the Hotel Le...
Located in PortoRoom from 90 €
Hôtel et Résidence Costa Rossa     
8.3
Porto
Costa Rossa is 700 metres from Porto Beach and 300 metres from Marine de Porto town centre. On a lower terrace, it offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a eucalyptus forest....
Located in PortoRoom from 100 €

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