Things to see and do around Porto-Vecchio / Santa Giulia
Top beaches around Porto-Vecchio
Situated in the heart of Southern Corsica, this mini-villa offers easy access to some of the island’s most beautiful beaches. With their white sand, crystal-clear waters and unspoilt natural surroundings, you’ll find the perfect setting here for an unforgettable holiday.
Porto-Vecchio
This former Genoese settlement is a welcoming town where life is good. Situated close to the most beautiful beaches in Southern Corsica, it is the starting point for superb walks to Ospédale, Bonifacio, …
You can enjoy its narrow streets, harbour, citadel and Sunday morning market.
Bonifacio
Situated 25 km from Porto-Vecchio, the ‘city of cliffs’ offers plenty of places to explore. Boat trips along the coast beneath the cliffs to the Lavezzi Islands, and a tour of the upper town and its historic monuments
Lake, forest and waterfalls
The stunning Ospédale Forest is made up of pine and beech trees. Visitors can enjoy numerous walking trails, treetop adventure courses and the magnificent lake. One kilometre past the Ospédale dam, a path will take you through the forest and past the curiously shaped rocks. If you follow this path, you will reach the spectacular Piscia di Gallu waterfall, which is 60 metres high.
The Aiguilles de Bavelle
The Aiguilles de Bavelle offer stunning panoramic views. Situated in the Corsica Regional National Park, they are the starting point for numerous walks suitable for all levels.
