Porto Vecchio Hotels Reservation

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Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:44:33 +0000

About the city

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:43:01 +0000

Porto-Vecchio is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. It is the chief commune of the canton of Porto-Vecchio, which it shares with Sari-Solenzara, Conca and Lecci. Port-Vecchio is a medium-sized port city placed on a good harbor, the southernmost of the marshy and alluvial east side of Corsica.

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City areas

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:42:18 +0000

There are many places around town where you can sit and enjoy the scenery or even take a nice relaxing stroll. If you get tired of walking you can always stop at one of the terraces around town and enjoy a cold drink, especially in summer.

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Attractions

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:41:34 +0000

Porto Vecchio has a lot of things to offer. There are many landmarks around town that demand at least a visit. One of the main attractions is the town hall as well as the famous Chiappa Lighthouse, one of the 5 lighthouses built in the 19^th century to make sailing around the island much safer.

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Transportation

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:41:07 +0000

The most practical way to get to Porto Vecchio is to take a plane to Figari airport, found 20 km from the town, and then take a bus or a train. Another way to get there is drive to the Italian coast and then take a ferry.

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Events

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:40:34 +0000

The town of Porto Vecchio is not very popular with events, however there is one event that merits participation. Porto Vecchio Week is a chance for locals to show off there cultural heritage through parades, stage performances and expositions of local art.

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Restaurants & Nightlife

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:40:09 +0000

The town has dozens of excellent restaurants, some with beautiful views over the harbor, and a main square where you can sip your latte or try one of the special local desserts, while people watching.

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History & Civilisation

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:39:33 +0000

Porto Vecchio has been a human habitat since the Bronze Age. The Romans had a settlement in the area as well, but it was abandoned due to problems with malaria.

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La Chiappa Lighthouse

Alex — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:39:02 +0000

The lighthouse is located on Chiappa Point, the south side of the entrance to the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, at the end of Route du Phare about 5 km northeast of Piccuvaghjia. The site is always open, however the lighthouse tower is closed to the public.

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