A dip in the sea was our first order of business when we arrived into the picturesque village of Porto yesterday afternoon. We felt safe from ne’er-do-wells, thanks to the protection of the 1549 quadrangular Genovese watchtower overlooking the sheltered Golfe de Porto. Porto’s Marina is situated in a small estuary populated with sports and fishing boats, and can be reached by a small colorful footbridge. Apparently, the Marina provides the departure point for nautical excursions into the Golfe de Porto and to the Réserve Naturelle de Scandola, but, unfortunately, we won’t be around long to take advantage of it. I guess that will be a good excuse for a return trip to the area.
The Marina in Porto
The Footbridge to the Marina in Porto
Porto and its surroundings are breathtaking. I took a helicopter tour from there last year, it was just stunning. I love corsica
Posted by: Brice | Thursday, 19 August 2010 at 09:06 AM