The town and its navy are dominated by the old Genoese fortifications, parts of which are still well preserved. There are five bastions and a gate that was the main entrance to the old town. The 19th-century parish church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, with its beautiful frescoes, stands in its square. The beaches of the far south are the most popular. On the Piccovaggia peninsula, home to the Cerbicale Islands nature reserve, you can swim at Palombaggia beach, surrounded by red rocks. The nearest beaches are Cala-Rossa, Santa-Giulia and Golfo di Sogno.

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When to go to Porto-Vecchio?

When to go to Porto-Vecchio ? If the crowd of tourists is too much for you, avoid the very touristy season, from the beginning of July to the end of August. Especially since the climate is pleasant from April to November, and the great weather is guaranteed from May-June to mid-September. In spring, the maquis is in bloom. An enchantment. In autumn, the forest is ablaze with colors, chestnuts and mushrooms to be picked. The season is propitious for a morning of fishing in the heart of the Marine Park, for the discovery of the coastal path of the Rondinara, for the practice of stand-up paddle in the bay of Santa Giulia. It's also an opportunity to try sailing or kitesurfing and learn how to defy the winds. And why not come in winter in low season? Porto-Vecchio is the ideal destination for a winter change of scenery punctuated by walks on the beach and forays into the mountains around good local restaurants. You can take advantage of the mild temperatures to stroll around the market and discover the island's specialties. In December, the city lights up around the Christmas animations in a warm and festive atmosphere: ice rink, shows, culinary workshops, fireworks, gastronomic evenings, polyphonic concerts... And see you on June 23 on the church square to jump the fire of Saint John and pay tribute to San Ghjuvanni Battista, patron saint of the Porto-Vecchiais. Finally, you should know that the average temperature of the sea is 15°C in winter and 25°C in summer.

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Like the rest of Corsica, Porto-Vecchio enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with a southern latitude, pleasant all year round and 300 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature ranging from 15.5°C in winter to 28°C in summer. On the coast, maximum temperatures average 26°C in September, 21°C in October and 17°C in November. Spring is pleasant: 17°C in April and 25°C in June. Sometimes the Mistral wind blows and violent thunderstorms occur.

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