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DECOUVERTE DU SUD CORSE - PORTO VECCHIO
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SOUTH CORSICA TERRITORY
Located in the extreme south of the island, the South Corsica territory is an invitation to discover a remarkable environment where a preserved heritage, an exceptional terroir and an anthology of activities blend. At the heart of the territory, the municipalities of Porto-Vecchio and Lecci benefit from a dazzling coastline, enriched by an authentic hinterland: from the plain to the mountains, the municipalities of Sotta, Figari, Pianottoli-Caldarellu are revealed. and Monaccia d'Aullène.
A RICH AND DIVERSIFIED HERITAGE
Sea or mountain, whatever the choice, everything is at your fingertips. You cannot ignore the exceptional beauty of the white sand beaches of Santa Giulia and the strings of coves of Palombaggia. Your reaction in the backcountry will be the same; A plural heritage is revealed to you: discover the prehistoric sites of Tappa and Araghju; explore, along ancestral paths, the tafoni and orii of the Bruzzi, Monaccia d'Aullène or I Canni. Soak up their stories, but also the smells of the maquis and the immortal, the dazzling landscapes offered by the granite rocks and the wild coves overlooked by a few Genoese towers. With a little luck, you will be able to observe our unique fauna where Hermann's turtle and wild boar rub shoulders, the endemic Corsican nuthatch and the perilous Malmignatta spider, etc ...
You appreciate this tranquility, then continue your road towards the mountains and reach its first village, 900 m. altitude: Ospedale. You will already be struck by the exceptional viewpoint of U Pinu Tortu which sweeps across the plains and the coast, from the Gulf of St Cyprien to the Palombaggia peninsula. After this small authentic village, you will enter a majestic forest of lariciu pines where a bewitching dam will gradually reveal itself on your way. You can decide to sit there or put on your hiking boots and set off to conquer the Vacca Morta or the Piscia di Ghjaddu waterfall.
These intoxicating smells and these dazzling colors will obviously awaken in you another sense: that of taste, and the South Corsica territory will know how to answer it: you will find producers of cheeses, cold meats but also wines. The vineyards of Lecci and Figari offer the oldest grape varieties of Corsica, cultivated since Roman times ... Traditional and gourmet restaurants will also be there to present our local products, whether on the go or with more cuisine. elaborate. The common will being authenticity and sharing. The spassighjata is essential, stroll through the lively and charming streets of the city. Listen, you may hear an improvised concert in a bar or enveloping voices from a polyphonic church concert ...
AN IDEAL GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE SITUATION
An hour and a half from Paris or an hour from Marseille and Nice by plane, it will only take you 30 minutes to connect Figari international airport to the city of Porto-Vecchio. Without a car, you can choose between public transport, car rental or taking a taxi. On the sea side, the commercial port operates regularly with Marseille and Toulon. Do you dock with your own boat? The marina has 360 rings, and the reception capacity still needs to evolve.
Wondering when to come? the summer season is synonymous with sun, activities and festivities but do not leave aside the other seasons, you might be surprised by what they have to offer ... the before and after seasons are a guarantee of authenticity and of sweetness of life. If it is not the mild temperatures from April to November, or even December, that will attract you, it is the winter gastronomy that will make you flinch: our restaurateurs will be delighted to introduce you to chestnut flour, brocciu and figateddu ...
A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
The municipality of Porto-Vecchio has a total of 25,952 beds, including 36 hotels, 94 residences and 20 campsites. A considerable variety of structures awaits you: hotels, residences, furnished tourist accommodation, holiday villages, guest houses, stopover lodges, campsites, etc., from 1 to 5 stars. Sea side or mountain side, from traditional to contemporary, solo, as a couple, with family, friends, or in a group, everyone can create and organize a stay that suits them. You decide to come out of season, do not worry, accommodation will be there to welcome you.
A PARADISE OF ACTIVITY
The diversity of landscapes of South Corsica generates an infinite range of activities. On the coast, you are offered excursions by sea, by jet, by kayak, by paddle, etc ... discovering little gems like coves and sea caves, or treasures like our Bouches de Bonifacio Nature Reserve. You want sensations, turn to towed buoys, windsurfing, flyboard or parasailing! Want absolute silence, dive into transparent water rich in colorful fauna and cut yourself off from the world ...
The hinterland is no exception ... Come explore our land steeped in authenticity by quad or 4X4. Want to be closer to nature yet? Take a mountain guide who can tell you about the history of this territory, as well as its flora and fauna. Horse riding, tree climbing and rock climbing also remain an option to become one with nature.
You want to dominate the world, book a helicopter and fly over this indomitable Corsica ...
