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
Corsica, France · Europe
Porto-Vecchio is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Figari, 40km from Capo Testa.
Porto-Vecchio is a town located in Corsica, France. With a population of 11,820, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Porto-Vecchio sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porto-Vecchio to your route.
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.
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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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Porto-Vecchio is located in Corsica, France, Europe. The coordinates are 41.5910 latitude, 9.2795 longitude.
Porto-Vecchio has a population of approximately 11,820 people, making it a town in France.
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mountain pass
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
scenic viewpoint
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
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
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
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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