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Palombaggia beach, Porto-Vecchio, Southern Corsica
Camping Pitrera Village · Porto-Vecchio · Southern Corsica

The loveliest sights around Porto-Vecchio

White-sand beaches, wild islands, a Genoese citadel and majestic mountains — all less than 30 minutes from Camping Pitrera Village.

The most beautiful beaches in Southern Corsica

Porto-Vecchio is ringed by beaches ranked among the finest in Europe — all just minutes from Pitrera Village.

Palombaggia beach, Porto-Vecchio, Southern Corsica, white sand, turquoise water
15 min

Palombaggia

One of the most beautiful beaches in France. Reddish sand, umbrella pines and crystal-clear water. A must!

Santa Giulia beach, Porto-Vecchio, turquoise water, Corsica
10 min

Santa Giulia

An enclosed bay with clear water, ideal for families and watersports. Warm and shallow.

Bonifacio beach, Southern Corsica
Boat trip

Lavezzi Islands

A nature reserve with turquoise water, pink granite and superb seabeds. Reached by boat from Bonifacio.

Also close by: 🏖️ Pinarello · 20 min 🏖️ Rondinara · 25 min 🏖️ Santa Manza · 30 min 🏖️ Spérone Bay · 35 min
Porto-Vecchio Citadel and marina, Southern Corsica

Porto-Vecchio, the salt city

Corsica's leading seaside resort, Porto-Vecchio is a town like no other. Founded by the Genoese in 1539, it blends history, culture and the Mediterranean art of living.

Wander the lanes of the citadel, sip an aperitif on a terrace overlooking the bay, browse the old-town shops or take in the lively marina in season.

16th-century Genoese citadel
Lively marina
Shops, restaurants and markets
Cinema and cultural centre
Just 6 minutes from the park

Unforgettable excursions

Southern Corsica is full of wild islands and stunning natural spots reachable by boat or car.

Lavezzi Islands nature reserve, Southern Corsica, boat trip
🏝️ Nature reserve

Lavezzi Islands

Pink granite, turquoise water and some of the finest seabeds in the Mediterranean. Boats leave from Bonifacio. A magical day out not to be missed.

Bonifacio beach, Southern Corsica
🏰 30 min from the park

Bonifacio

Perched on dizzying limestone cliffs, Bonifacio is one of Corsica's most spectacular towns. A citadel, sea caves and idyllic beaches to explore.

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Scuba diving
Cerbicale Islands
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Paddleboarding & kayaking
Santa Giulia, Palombaggia
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Boat hire
Porto-Vecchio harbour
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Jet ski & watersports
Santa Giulia beach

Mountains & hinterland

Beyond the beaches, Southern Corsica hides treasures of wild nature — forests, waterfalls, canyons and breathtaking peaks.

⛰️ 45 min from the park

Bavella Needles

A magnet for climbing and canyoning in Corsica. The massif rises to 1,900m. Walks on the GR20, streams, waterfalls and natural pools. The Purcaraccia canyon is a must.

🌲 30 min from the park

The l'Ospédale Forest

At 900m altitude, a magnificent forest of laricio pines. The l'Ospédale lake, a via ferrata, walks on foot or by quad bike — and the spectacular Piscia di Gallo waterfall.

💧 45 min from the park

Purcaraccia canyoning

One of Corsica's finest canyons — natural slides, crystal-clear rock pools and jumps supervised by qualified instructors. Unforgettable for thrill-seekers.

All this within reach of your park

Pitrera Village, your ideal base for exploring Southern Corsica · Porto-Vecchio

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