Porto: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Porto lies at the end of the Gulf of Porto, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Those who choose Porto as a travel destination can combine their stay with the wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Tour de Porto was built in the 16th century and completely restored in the 1990s. It can be accessed on two levels; access is via a staircase cut into the rock. Inside, there is a permanent exhibition about the fortifications along the coasts of Corsica.

Nature

The Aquarium de la Poudrière showcases the marine fauna and flora of Corsica, with a particular focus on the Scandola Nature Reserve. More than 150 species are on display, all of which were caught in the Gulf of Porto.

Porto Beach is lined by a eucalyptus forest and consists of multicoloured pebbles. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Water

Several times a day, boat trips depart from Porto to explore the Scandola Nature Reserve and the village of Girolata. Several times a day, boat trips also depart from Porto to the Calanques de Piana and the caves of Capo Rosso.

The Club de PLONGEE PORTO offers introductory dives. For day trips, Porto Bateau Location rents out rigid inflatable boats as well as boats with 6 to 135 hp, which can be used with or without a licence to visit the Gulf of Porto, Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve.

The port of Porto has a slipway, fresh water, 220-watt electricity, and berths at a fixed pontoon and on a mooring line. The port also has moorings for boat trips.

On the Move

The sixth stage of the GT20 from Galeria to Portu (Porto) is approximately 51 kilometres long and has 722 metres of ascent. It runs alongside spectacular landscapes overlooking the Scandola Nature Reserve. The sixth stage of the GT20 ends in Portu (Porto), overlooking the Gulf of Porto, which is listed as a World Heritage Site.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ota.