Must-See Places to Visit from Porticcio — South Corsica
Staying in one of our apartments in Porticcio? Make the most of your holiday rental to discover the most beautiful natural and cultural sites in South Corsica, all accessible within less than an hour.
🔴 The Sanguinaires Islands — The Symbol of the Gulf of Ajaccio
Visiting Corsica without discovering the Sanguinaires Islandsmeans missing one of the Mediterranean’s most breathtaking natural spectacles. This archipelago of four rocky islands, located at the entrance of Gulf of Ajaccio, owes its name to the blood-red glow the rocks take on at sunset — a truly unforgettable sight.
Formed from dark diorite and magmatic monzonitic granite, these islands are home to some of Corsica’s most remarkable seabird colonies: yellow-legged gulls, Cory’s shearwaters, black-headed gulls, and Audouin’s gulls nest here in complete tranquillity. The flora is equally exceptional, with more than 150 plant species recorded on Mezu Mare, the main island, including rare endemic species found nowhere else in Corsica — such as the spectacular fly-catching arum.
Accessible by boat from Ajaccio or Porticcio — excursions available during summer.
🟠 The Calanques de Piana — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,the Calanques de Piana — or Calanche di Piana in Corsican — are among the most spectacular landscapes in Europe. Located on the west coast of South Corsica, between Ajaccio and Calvi, these dramatic rock formations sculpted by erosion plunge directly into the deep blue sea.
Whether discovered by car along the coastal road, on foot through hiking trails, or from the sea by boat, the Calanques de Piana never fail to leave visitors speechless. An essential excursion during your stay in Porticcio.
🟢 The Scandola Nature Reserve — Jewel of the Mediterranean
Protected a UNESCO World Heritage Site, since 1975 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Scandola Nature Reserve is undoubtedly one of the Mediterranean’s most precious natural treasures. This exceptional territory protects both a marine reserve and a vast terrestrial area: 900 hectares on land and 1,000 hectares at sea — nearly 20 km² of preserved wilderness..
Accessible only by sea from Porto or Ajaccio, Scandola is home to extraordinary wildlife and marine life: dolphins, groupers, ospreys, coral reefs, and posidonia seagrass flourish here, protected from pollution. A unique experience to enjoy during a boat excursion from Porticcio..
📍 All these sites are located less than an hour away by road or boat from your apartment at Tomasini Location in Porticcio. Book your stay and discover the Island of Beauty.
