{"id":1366,"date":"2022-12-15T09:34:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T08:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/le-golfe-de-porto-corse\/"},"modified":"2023-06-22T12:26:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T10:26:49","slug":"gulf-of-porto-corsica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/gulf-of-porto-corsica\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulf of Porto (Corsica): top 15 things to do + tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To visit the Gulf of Porto<\/strong> is to discover the most fascinating<\/strong> places of Corsica. A UNESCO site with nature reserves, breathtaking landscapes, cliffs, mountains, gorges, volcanic caldera, beaches…. there is a lot to do in Porto Ota<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

Here is our complete guide to the best things to do in Porto (according to our experiences) with map and photos.<\/p>\n\n

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Why visit Porto in Corsica, best things to do<\/h2>\n\n

Is the Gulf of Porto worth a visit?<\/h3>\n\n

Absolutely.From any Corsican city is a big detour, but it is worth it.The Gulf of Porto is one of our favorite regions in Corsica<\/a>. It is so picturesque, unique, wild and so beautiful all around, that it has been classified as aUnesco<\/a> heritage site.At the center of it all is the marina of Porto, also called Porto Ota, located at the most inland point of the gulf with a sandy beach.It is here that the Porto River meets the Mediterranean Sea:<\/p>\n\n

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Gulf of Porto in Corsica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

This gulf has everything we like: mountains and sea and reddish geological formations. <\/p>\n\n

Attention, this article is about Porto, aka Porto Ota near Piana. If you are looking for what to do in Porto-Vecchio, check this other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Best things to do in Porto – Top 5<\/h3>\n\n

Porto in Corsica is especially known for being the access point to the calanques de Piana.But this is not the only activity to do. The whole area is beautiful with some of the most beautiful villages in Corsica and the most beautiful views.<\/p>\n\n

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It is difficult to narrow down the list, but if your time is limited, we recommend:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. See the calanques de Piana by boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. See the Scandola reserve by boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Hiking in the calanques de Piana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Drive to the village of Evisa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Hike to Capo Rosso, at the southern tip of the gulf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Lots of details and more photos<\/strong> of all these points of interest (and more) in the article.<\/p>\n\n

    The roads in the area are exceptional:<\/p>\n\n

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    Tips + map – What to do in Porto, Corsica<\/h2>\n\n

    Where is the Gulf of Porto?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n