27/07/2022
Porto-Vecchio’s quaint hilltop old town...............
Renowned for its trendy designer clothes shops and fashionable boutiques, selling red coral and handmade shell jewellery and beautiful leather handbags, as well as galleries selling art work and pottery.
Local shops with traditional Corsican fare including local cheeses, charcuteries, jams and chutneys are a treasure trove for your taste buds.
The Porte Genoise gate frames a wonderful panoramic view of the harbour, sea and salt pans and the surrounding valley with its mountainous backdrop.
The Place de République is Porto-Vecchio’s main square – a great place to watch the world go by from one of the pavement bars.
The imposing St Jean-Baptists church dominates the square, together with a large tropical twisted tree known as ‘Bel Ombra’, presented to Porto-Vecchio in 1901. There is an excellent choice of restaurants both in the square and along adjoining the cobbled streets.
At night, the square transforms into a lively nightlife hotspot, with a cool vibe and open-air bars playing music into the early hours. More relaxed bars and restaurants with fantastic views out to sea can be found off the main square.
