Porto-Vecchio
Commune in France
Porto-Vecchio is a port town on the French island of Corsica. The walls of a 16th-century Genoese citadel are the backdrop to the old town and offer views over the yacht-filled marina. Shops, bars and restaurants line the town’s narrow streets and...
Population: 11,844 (2014)
Arrondissement: Sartène
Demonym(s): Porto-Vecchiais (French); portivechjacciu (Corsican)
Department: Corse-du-Sud
INSEE/Postal code: 2A247 /20137
Region: Corsica
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Porto Vecchio is the only major town on the south east of Corsica, built around a historic port in a natural harbour. It's definitely worth a day trip.
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