Discover the region of Porto-Vecchio (Information thanks to the Municipal Office of Tourism of Porto-Vecchio)
The Bastion of France
The terrace of the Bastion de France offers a 360 ° panorama with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and the mountain.
An orientation table and two information desks complete this point of view, providing explanations of patrimonial order, as well as a telescope to deepen his field of vision.
Guided tours (Contact the Municipal Tourist Office to take advantage of these guided tours)
- "Di Storia è Di Gustu" : Every Wednesday from 18h, price 18 € / people.
Description of the guided tour : Tradition and heritage are in the spotlight throughout this new visit. 2 hours of taste and historical discoveries with our guide speaker. Reception and tasting in a delicatessen, heritage tour and visit of the Bastion de France
- "A Citadella" : Overlooking its gulf with marine and salty scents, the high city of Porto-Vecchio tells us a story…
That of a Genoese citadel that has withstood, through time, incessant barbarian invasions and persistent malaria. Many times destroyed, always rebuilt, it is the character of the city… To discover the citadel of Porto-Vecchio, do not miss the guided tours, accompanied by a national guide, offered by your tourist office every Thursday at 18h! You will be able to see, during the historic visit, the 5 bastions including the bastion of France, ramparts and genoese gate, but also the Ettori square, the Bel Ombra, the church San Ghjuvanni Battistu and the Santa Cruci chapel !
The steps
Several markets take place in Porto-Vecchio and its surroundings.
- Every Monday in Saint Lucia of Porto-Vecchio, a market with local producers and artisans, textile is at the rendezvous from 8 : 00 to 13 : 00.
- Every Tuesday in Bonifacio, all products are at the rendezvous from 8 : 00 to 13 : 00.
- Every Wednesday :
In Porto-Vecchio, a textile market is at the rendezvous from 8 : 00 to 13 : 00. (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month)
In Lecci, a market with producers and local artisans, textile is at the rendezvous from 8 : 30 to 13 : 00.
- Every Thursday from June 13,2019 on Porto-Vecchio, a market with local producers is at the rendezvous from 7 : 00 to 13 : 00 (from May to September).
- Every Friday in Bonifacio, a market with local producers is at the rendezvous from 8 : 00 to 13 : 00.
- Every Saturday in Figari, a market with local producers and textile is at the rendezvous from 9 : 00 to 12 : 00. (From May to September)
- Every Sunday in Porto-Vecchio, a market with local producers is at the rendezvous from 7 : 00 to 13 : 00.
Festivals and local festivals
- In April, the Street Arts Festival, Scen'è Sonniu unveils artists from around the world in the streets of the city.
- Every summer, the Porto-Vecchio Festival features concerts by internationally renowned artists and local musicians.
- In the night of July 31 to August 1, Porto-Vecchio organizes his party Luddareddu. It consists of taking a disguised cork mannequin that we walk through the streets before going to court and burn it at midnight. It was once a way to mark the end of the hard summer jobs in the area.
- Not to mention the fireworks of July 14 and August 15.
Shopping at night
- Between July and August, the town offers night shopping in its pedestrian streets.