About Porto-Vecchio
Porto-Vecchio combines the dramatic mountains of Alta Rocca with the crystal waters of the Corsican coast. If you’re looking to soak up the sun, look no further than Palombaggia beach. Here, white sands, aquamarine waters and ancient forests meet to create a truly evocative landscape. Returning to your luxury Porto-Vecchio villa, don’t worry about sandy towels. Our villas include full laundry facilities, making post-beach clean up an absolute cinch.
Be sure to sample some traditional Corsican cuisine while you’re here. Porto-Vecchio’s Old Town provides a fitting backdrop. The harbour, lined with excellent restaurants and clanking masts, invites you to indulge in Corsican delicacies with a refreshing glass of wine. To complete the picture, allow us to arrange some spa treatments directly in the comfort of your villa.
Corsica is also a prime spot for those looking to explore on foot. Lace up those hiking boots and hit the unspoiled trails of the Alta Rocca Mountains. You could also follow in the pedals of Tour de France contenders, by discovering these beautiful mountains by bike. At sunset, head to a local restaurant around the harbour for traditional Corsican cuisine. We recommend trying one of the many varieties of chestnut. Fried, cooked, or baked, they’re all equally delicious!
Time Zone
GMT +1 hour
Language
French
Currency
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money Matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping suggestions
Tips in restaurants are usually added on at 10/15 % of the bill.