Porto-Vecchio · South Corsica

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Sea & Coast

Beaches & Coves

Turquoise waters and magnificent beaches, just a few minutes' drive from the residence.

Folacca Beach
Beaches & Coves

Folacca Beach

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Set in the heart of Palombaggia, Folacca beach is one of the most beautiful stretches of white sand in the area. As a Terra D'Oro guest, you have direct access to a car park right beside the beach, so getting to the sea couldn't be simpler.

Offshore, a charming rocky islet rises on the horizon: the more athletic can swim out to it, or you can reach it more easily by kayak or paddleboard, both available for hire on the beach.

To the left, at the far end of the beach, you'll discover superb rock formations that children love to explore, along with a small, shallow lagoon that is perfect for watching marine life with a mask.

For those keen on deeper dives, we recommend the Dolfinu Biancu diving centre, just to the right of Le Petit Chose, which runs dive trips for all ages, from 8 to 99.

Carry on walking past their kiosk and you'll come to a sand dune leading to the more secluded beach of Acciaghju, a true haven of peace.

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Tamaricciu Beach Beaches & Coves

Tamaricciu Beach

Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Continue your walk along the rocks from Folacca and within a few minutes you'll reach the largest bay in Palombaggia: Tamaricciu beach. This long stretch of sand offers a wide choice of restaurants; we are particularly fond of the charming little Cala di Lume. Tamaricciu beach is around 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Le Petit Chose restaurant, and the walk is especially pleasant in the morning.

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Acciaghju Beach Beaches & Coves

Acciaghju Beach

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Acciaghju beach can be reached from the car park at Le Petit Chose restaurant: a short walk across the dune brings you there in just a few minutes. It's a small beach full of charm, with rocks to explore, white sand, turquoise water and a handful of seafront restaurants.

Santa Giulia Beach Beaches & Coves

Santa Giulia Beach

Route de Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio

On the road to Bonifacio, Santa Giulia is, along with Palombaggia, one of the most iconic beaches in South Corsica — both are regularly ranked among the most beautiful. We recommend arriving before 10am, or even earlier, to be sure of a parking space, or booking a table at a restaurant with its own car park, such as Bar Plage, a refined spot serving delicious seafood.

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Local Flavours

Food & Drink

South Corsica is full of exceptional places to eat. Here are our favourites — from the Palombaggia road to Bonifacio, by way of Porto-Vecchio.

Our Beach Restaurant

Le Petit Chose

Palombaggia beach, Porto-Vecchio

Right on the sand at Palombaggia, open every day from 8am to 10pm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the terrace facing the sea. Plus a sun-lounger area with beach service, the Kiosque Amanina beach snack bar, a sunbathing lawn and the Luna Bar cocktail lounge.

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Le Belvédère Food & Drink

Le Belvédère

Route de Muratello, Porto-Vecchio

A gourmet restaurant perched high above Porto-Vecchio. Panoramic views over the citadel and the gulf, and Corsican cuisine with a modern twist, made with local produce.

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La Focaccia Food & Drink

La Focaccia

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Fancy a pizza? We highly recommend Focaccia, where you'll be welcomed in a warm, friendly atmosphere. You'll enjoy excellent Neapolitan-style pizzas, along with local meat and fish. Do follow their Instagram account to hear about their Corsican music evenings.

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Restaurant Chabraka Food & Drink

Restaurant Chabraka

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

An almost legendary address on the road to Palombaggia, renowned for its pizzas… and much more besides. Its ever-full car park speaks volumes about its success. Clinging to the rocks above Palombaggia, it offers a magnificent view over the bay.

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Costa Marina Food & Drink

Costa Marina

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Perched on the rocks, Costa Marina is a true institution that we recommend for dinner.

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Hôtel Belvédère Food & Drink

Hôtel Belvédère

Route de Muratello, Porto-Vecchio

Looking for somewhere for a special evening out? We recommend the restaurants at the Hôtel Belvédère, a magnificent place full of charm and soul, offering several experiences: a gourmet restaurant, a lobster house and a rotisserie. You can also simply unwind at the piano bar, enjoying a stunning view of Porto-Vecchio across the bay.

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Casadelmar ✦ ✦ Michelin Food & Drink

Casadelmar ✦ ✦ Michelin

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Looking for a Michelin-starred experience? Chef Fabio Bragagnolo, of the two-Michelin-star restaurant at the Casadelmar hotel, invites you on a gastronomic journey full of pleasure and discovery, a true celebration of cooking as one of the most refined art forms.

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Ranch Campo Food & Drink

Ranch Campo

Route de Palombaggia, Porto-Vecchio

Fancy sampling excellent Corsican cheeses and charcuterie in an authentic atmosphere? Head to Ranch Campo. And the name is no accident: if you'd like to go horse riding in the morning, this is the ideal place for that too.

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Pizzeria Bocca dell'Oro Food & Drink

Pizzeria Bocca dell'Oro

Bocca dell'Oro village

The restaurant you will inevitably pass on your way to the villa, right in the heart of Bocca dell'Oro. It's the closest one to your door. Full of charm, it wins over tourists and locals alike.

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Casa Corsa Food & Drink

Casa Corsa

Porto-Vecchio harbour

If you're at the harbour, don't miss Casa Corsa: the name speaks for itself. If you're after the island's specialities, this is the place to go.

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U Grill Food & Drink

U Grill

Porto-Vecchio harbour

Looking for a spot at the harbour with a lovely view and a cosy terrace? Try U Grill, and take a peek inside to admire their enormous grill, on which they cook everything from meat to fish.

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A Muschera Food & Drink

A Muschera

Porto-Vecchio

Looking for a lively, authentically Corsican wine bar? To savour a good wine, taste wild boar, listen to Corsican music and share a moment with the people of Porto-Vecchio, try A Muschera. Small but full of charm.

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Shankâ Bar Food & Drink

Shankâ Bar

Place de la République, Porto-Vecchio

Fancy dinner in the very heart of Porto-Vecchio? Shankâ Bar welcomes you on the main square, right opposite the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. A local institution since 1999, it offers a friendly atmosphere in the centre of the old town.

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Sushi Bar Food & Drink

Sushi Bar

Old Town, Porto-Vecchio

If you're in the mood for sushi, try the Sushi Bar in the centre of the old town. The restaurant is housed in a former olive oil mill.

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Othello Bar Food & Drink

Othello Bar

Citadel, Porto-Vecchio

For an aperitif in the heart of Porto-Vecchio's citadel, we recommend Othello Bar, with its stunning view over the salt pans and the harbour. Early in the evening, guests are welcomed with live music, before the bar becomes one of the town's most sought-after DJ spots after dark. And do ask why it's called “Othello”: the story is rather fascinating.

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Pozzo di Mastri Farm Inn Food & Drink

Pozzo di Mastri Farm Inn

Route de Figari, Figari (25 min)

On the road to Figari, around 25 minutes away, you can have lunch at the Pozzo di Mastri farm inn, where you'll enjoy traditional Corsican fare and can even book a tour of the farm by golf buggy.

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Bar de la Guitare Food & Drink

Bar de la Guitare

Muratello village (15 min)

Looking for good Corsican music? Try the Bar de la Guitare, at the entrance to the village of Muratello. Check their programme to find out about upcoming concerts.

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Caravelle — Bonifacio Food & Drink

Caravelle — Bonifacio

Bonifacio (40 min)

Looking for a gourmet restaurant? You won't regret a visit to Caravelle: it's a true experience. No time for a long dinner? It's still worth slipping into Le Cellier, their hidden bar tucked into the ramparts: perfect for tapas and a drink, just as a noble traveller might have done in the 15th century.

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Finestra ✦ Michelin — Bonifacio Food & Drink

Finestra ✦ Michelin — Bonifacio

Bonifacio (40 min)

For a Michelin-starred experience in Bonifacio, we recommend Finestra, which was recently awarded its first star.

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Centre Nautique — Bonifacio Food & Drink

Centre Nautique — Bonifacio

Bonifacio harbour (40 min)

Fancy admiring the harbour and the citadel from an unusual angle, with a lovely terrace and delicious Mediterranean cuisine to match? We warmly recommend the restaurant at the Hôtel Centre Nautique.

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B52 — Bonifacio Food & Drink

B52 — Bonifacio

Bonifacio old harbour (40 min)

Ready to party? B52 is an iconic venue that hosts some of the best DJs and turns the old harbour into a true open-air club once night falls. Check their line-up for some familiar names. If you prefer a calmer, lounge-bar atmosphere, come a little earlier to enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas.

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Alivi Food & Drink

Alivi

Saint-Cyprien (30 min)

Saint-Cyprien is a 30-minute drive from Porto-Vecchio. On the way, stop off at Alivi for its flavoursome cooking and its charm: open all year round, it's a favourite with Porto-Vecchio locals.

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VIP Beach — Saint-Cyprien Food & Drink

VIP Beach — Saint-Cyprien

Saint-Cyprien beach (30 min)

Once you're at Saint-Cyprien beach, VIP Beach is an excellent beach restaurant, with sun loungers and a menu that has everything you could want.

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SPAR — Nearest Supermarket Food & Drink

SPAR — Nearest Supermarket

Route de Palombaggia (5 min)

The nearest supermarket, around a 5-minute drive from the villa, is the SPAR, usually open all day in season, with no lunchtime closing, and on Sundays too. You'll find excellent fish and butcher's counters, plus a large wine section stocking local wines as well as more prestigious labels. It's also the nearest place to buy fresh bread and croissants.

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Maison Pietri Food & Drink

Maison Pietri

Porto-Vecchio

One of the closest bakeries to you is Maison Pietri, a true Porto-Vecchio institution. Every day they bake fresh pastries, sourdough bread and baguettes, along with a wide choice of home-made cakes, desserts and ice creams.

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Biodelice Food & Drink

Biodelice

Porto-Vecchio

The best selection of organic fruit and vegetables in town is at Biodelice. More than just a shop, it often stocks produce from local market gardeners as well as a wide range of Corsican cosmetics. You'll also find an excellent choice of protein-rich products for vegetarians and vegans.

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Sunday Market Food & Drink

Sunday Market

Weldom car park, Porto-Vecchio

Every Sunday morning, a large market is held behind the Weldom store in Porto-Vecchio, where you'll find an excellent choice of seasonal fruit and vegetables, along with cheeses and charcuterie. At the same time, a flea market takes place in the Weldom car park, where you may unearth some real treasures if you're lucky.

Allegria Épicerie Fine Food & Drink

Allegria Épicerie Fine

Porto-Vecchio (harbour view)

For a wide choice of Corsican wines and produce, call in at Allegria Épicerie Fine, whose shelves are lined with bottles and terrines. Enjoy a glass of wine on their sunny terrace, with a lovely view over the harbour.

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Cave 55 Food & Drink

Cave 55

Porto-Vecchio

For a wide selection of wines from around the world, we suggest Cave 55, both a delicatessen and a wine bar. You can enjoy a glass on the spot, often to the sound of live music or a DJ, or choose a bottle to take away.

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U Ponti Farmers' Market Food & Drink

U Ponti Farmers' Market

Porto-Vecchio

The U Ponti farmers' market in Porto-Vecchio showcases Corsican flavours and craftsmanship. You'll find local producers, seasonal fruit and vegetables, charcuterie, cheeses, honey and island specialities. The market also has a small café, ideal for a break in a friendly atmosphere.

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Adventure & Escape

Activities

Diving off Palombaggia, an eco-park, cruises to the Lavezzi Islands — Corsica at its most active, within easy reach.

Dolfinu Biancu — Diving Activities

Dolfinu Biancu — Diving

Palombaggia beach

Right next to Le Petit Chose restaurant, the Dolfinu Biancu diving centre invites you to explore the magnificent seabed of the Cerbicale Islands nature reserve, as well as the Vacca and Toro dive sites.

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Padula Farm Activities

Padula Farm

Porto-Vecchio

We warmly recommend a visit to the Padula educational farm, run by Laëtitia Mannoni. It's an experience children particularly enjoy, as they can meet the animals and help feed them in a natural, soothing setting. “Founded in 2009, Padula Farm in Porto-Vecchio is a place to meet, share and discover, where young and old alike take the time to live in step with nature and the animals, in a calm, caring and authentic setting.” Laëtitia Mannoni is also secretary of the Handicap Extrême Sud association, which plays a very active and essential role in the local community.

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Enfants Sauvages Eco-Park Activities

Enfants Sauvages Eco-Park

Route de Palombaggia (15 min)

If your little ones have had enough of the beach, the Enfants Sauvages eco-park, just a 15-minute drive down the road to Palombaggia, is an excellent alternative. The park offers plenty of activities for children: large trampolines, some of them suspended in the trees, free-play areas and sensory workshops where they can explore and play to their heart's content. On site you'll also find a picnic area and a small kiosk serving drinks and ice creams, perfect for a little treat surrounded by nature.

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U Porcu Ranger Activities

U Porcu Ranger

Hills above Figari, South Corsica (40 min)

Join Maxence on a visit to his farm, where Corsican pigs of the Nustrale breed are raised semi-free-range, for two and a half hours of immersion in the heart of the maquis, the Corsican scrubland. The walk includes a tasting of his PDO charcuterie and terrines, served with Corsican cheese, good country bread and a glass of red wine: the true Corsican spuntinu (snack). This generous tasting takes place at the end of the walk, in the hills above Figari in South Corsica, where you'll enjoy some unique views.

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Chiocca Croisières — Lavezzi Islands Activities

Chiocca Croisières — Lavezzi Islands

Bonifacio (40 min)

For four generations, the Chiocca family has been sharing the pleasures of the sea through authentic, unforgettable boat trips. We particularly recommend their cruises to the Lavezzi Islands: a magnificent outing, punctuated by swims in water of a striking, almost unreal blue. You'll have time to explore the Lavezzi Islands before savouring, on the way back, their famous bouillabaisse: a truly convivial moment at sea.

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Ornella Spa Activities

Ornella Spa

Porto-Vecchio

Ornella Spa invites you to take some time out for wellbeing and relaxation. Ornella, a certified practitioner, offers high-quality facials and relaxing massages, perfect for looking after yourself and unwinding completely during your stay.

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History & Culture

Heritage & Villages

A Genoese citadel, the cliffs of Bonifacio, high mountain forests — the very soul of the island, less than an hour from Terra D'Oro.

Heritage & Villages

L'Ospedale & Bavella

Ospedale / Bavella Pass (45–90 min)

If you're in the mood for a mountain escape, we suggest a short trip up to the village of L'Ospedale, perched above the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio and offering exceptional views.

This little village is ideal for a lunch stop: we recommend U Funtanonu, a restaurant steeped in authentic Corsican character.

Carry on along the road and you'll reach Lake Ospedale, then the start of the trail to Piscia di Ghjaddu: an intermediate-level hike, fairly flat on the whole, leading to a magnificent waterfall.

From the lake, allow around an hour's further drive via the village of Zonza to reach the famous Bavella Pass and its breathtaking scenery.

L'Ospedale & Bavella
Bonifacio — A Perfect Day
Heritage & Villages

Bonifacio — A Perfect Day

Bonifacio (30–40 min)

If you were to see only one place in South Corsica, we would recommend Bonifacio without hesitation. Around 30 to 40 minutes away by car, this unique town is well worth a full day.

Set off early in the morning to find a parking space at the harbour. Head to the quayside to book a boat trip of around an hour and a half: lagoons, sea caves and the impressive cliffs from which the houses of Bonifacio seem to hang.

Plan to be back for lunchtime. After lunch, take the little tourist train up to the citadel. Once at the top, treat yourself to an artisan ice cream at Le Glacier Rocca-Serra.

We then suggest a stroll through the old town: charming lanes, small boutiques and spectacular views over the sea. Come back down on foot: the descent offers superb views of the harbour from above.

Heritage & Villages

The Oso River

Oso, South Corsica (20–30 min)

For one of the nearest and most accessible river outings, we recommend the Oso river, around 20 to 30 minutes' drive to the north.

The long road that runs alongside the river is ideal for a bike ride: it's flat and suitable for children. You'll find several direct access points to the water along the way, leading to magnificent natural pools.

The Oso River
Experience the Isle of Beauty

Stay at Terra D'Oro

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