Porto-Vecchio Gulf & Genoese Citadel Vista, Corsica, France

About this place

Live Stream | Gulf of Porto-Vecchio Marina & Paese Serenu, Corsica, France. Capturing the tranquil waters of the deep gulf of Porto-Vecchio in southern Corsica, this scenic view looks toward the hilltop 16th-century Genoese Citadel. Known as the "City of Salt" for its historic salt pans, Porto-Vecchio enchants travelers with sheltered moorings and proximity to world-renowned turquoise beaches like Palombaggia. Waterside bistros such as Le Belvédère and Chez Anna serve slow-cooked wild boar civet (civet de sanglier), rosemary roasted lamb, and Fiadone lemon-brocciu tart.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ 16th-Century Genoese Citadel: Look across turquoise waters to the historic stone ramparts guarding the upper town of Porto-Vecchio.

▸ Yacht Haven & Marine Landscape: Watch sailing sloops and leisure motor yachts glide across one of Corsica's finest natural anchorages.

▸ Traditional Corsican Mountain Fare: Savor rich red-wine wild boar stew accompanied by chestnut polenta and citrus-scented fiadone.