mountain pass
Col de Bavella
Corsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Porto-Vecchio
Corsica, France · Europe
About Porto-Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Figari, 40km from Capo Testa.
Porto-Vecchio is in Corsica, France, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Figari, about 17 km away.
Porto-Vecchio (, French: [pɔʁto vekjo]; Italian: Porto Vecchio or Portovecchio [ˌpɔrtoˈvɛkkjo]; Corsican: Portivechju [ˌportiˈbecu], Portivecchju [ˌpɔrtiˈvɛtju], or Purtivechju [ˌpurtiˈvetju] (South)) is a commune in the French department of Corse-du-Sud, on the island of Corsica.
Porto-Vecchio is a medium-sized portRead more
city placed on a good harbor, the southernmost of the marshy and alluvial east side of Corsica. It is the seat of two cantons: Bavella and Grand Sud.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Porto-Vecchio?
Within an hour or so of Porto-Vecchio: Col de Bavella (23 km), Bonifacio (25 km), Capo Testa (40 km), La Maddalena Archipelago (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Porto-Vecchio?
The nearest famous roads are Col de Bavella and Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Where is Porto-Vecchio?
Porto-Vecchio is in Corsica, France, about 17 km from Figari.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,820
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Corsica
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 41.5910, 9.2795
Emergency & Services
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Porto-Vecchio
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Bonifacio
A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Capo Testa
A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.
40 km · about 45 min drive
national park
La Maddalena Archipelago
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
41 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Costa Smeralda
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
60 km · about 70 min drive
film location
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me)
The Costa Smeralda hotel where Bond and Anya stay; the Lotus Esprit submarine emerges on the nearby beach at Capriccioli.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Porto-Vecchio
- 23 kmCol de BavellaCorsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.
- 25 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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