In Porto-Vecchio, discover the many small businesses and stores. You can also see:

• The fortifications from the Genoese era of the old city. These are made up of 5 strongholds of which one (France) can be visited.
• The Genoese gate situtated in the rue Borgo quarter, from which one has a magnificent view of the port and the salt marshes. 
• The Saint Jean-Baptiste church, inside of which is housed a crucifixion dating from the XVIth century as well as a painting of the Holy Family and Saint Francis of Assisi.

Nearby…

• Torre, 8km from Porto-Vecchio, a semi-circular tower/monument.
• The Castel d’Arragju, a fortified tower, is a one-hour round trip on foot.
•  Ceccia, 5km away, is a group of fortified towers.
• Tappa, a superbe Torre boasting a central chamber.
• Sotta, 8km away, the necropolis of Vascolacciu.
• Castellu di Capula, strategic site, fortified village with standing stones.
• In Conca, the conservatory of Corsican costumes.
• The tower of Fautea.

A little further away…

• The Ospedale Forest, 20 km, with its waterfalls and lakes. Bonifacio, 25km away, with its cliffs, its sea caves, its islands, and old town. Museum of sacred art, aquarium, and visit of the stronghold.
• Pianottoli, 25km away, astonishing troglodytic chaos and remarkable beaches.
• Levie, 50 km away, museum of prehistory, ceramics, tools and costumes from the VI millenium B.C. .
• Castellu de Cucuruzzu, fortified complex…ingeniously designed around a tower. Below, a torrean village, fortified as well. The “aiguilles de Bavella”, 50km away, at 1243meters, unforgettable sunset.
• Filitosa, remarkable stones/statues, tower in the center of a fortified Neolithic city, burial ground built among blocks of rocks…