Résidence Hôtelière En Aparté
8.2 out of 10 from 52 reviewsPorto-Vecchio
Kitchenette · 25–50 m² · Sleeps 4
from €93 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Porto-Vecchio
17 stays · 10 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments
Porto-Vecchio is the third-largest town on Corsica, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Porto-Vecchio suit the way people use southern Corsica: a kitchen for beach days and market shopping, extra room for families, and a base for a week or more rather than a night. If you are new to the format, our guide explains what an aparthotel is.
17 stays
Where to stay in Porto-Vecchio
Old Town
- first-time visitors
- walking
- restaurants
Wikipedia says the city was refounded in 1539 on a hill overlooking the gulf and that its trapezoidal walls enclose the main square, Place de la République, near the Église St-Jean-Baptiste. Wikivoyage describes the old town as a place of bars, restaurants and boutiques and says the centre is best explored on foot because of a one-way traffic system.
Stays in or near Old Town
- Les Locations de Giulia · in the area
- Résidence Hôtelière En Aparté · about 200 m away
- Résidence Hôtelière Alcyon · about 300 m away
- En Aparté · about 200 m away
Marina
- boats
- harbour views
- evening strolls
The port includes moorings for 450 small craft, a ferry station and commercial facilities, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage describes a marina in the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio that attracts international yachts and says restaurants have views over the harbour.
Stays in or near Marina
- Résidence Hôtelière En Aparté · about 700 m away
- Les Locations de Giulia · about 700 m away
- Résidence Hôtelière Alcyon · about 800 m away
- Maranatha, front de mer avec plage · about 1.1 km away
Palombaggia
- beach
- families
- summer stays
Wikipedia says the beaches are well populated, especially Palombaggia Beach about 3 km south-east of the town, and the city says it has laid out 380 car parking spaces on the Palombaggia loop. Wikivoyage names the Plage de Palombaggia among the beaches near town.
Saint-Cyprien
- beach
- families
Wikivoyage lists Plage de Saint Cyprien among the beaches on this stretch of the coast. Wikipedia says the north shore of the gulf has several resorts in the commune of Lecci.
Pinarello
- beach
- sea views
Plage de Pinarello is another of the beaches Wikivoyage names near Porto-Vecchio. Wikivoyage groups it with the beaches of this stretch of coast.
Getting around Porto-Vecchio
Wikivoyage says the closest airport is Figari South Corsica Airport, about 23 km south-west of Porto-Vecchio, with Air Corsica flights to Paris, Marseille and Nice, and Wikipedia gives the distance as 24 km. Wikivoyage says buses connect Porto-Vecchio with Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Bastia, Zonza, Conca and Figari, and that there are ferry connections with Marseille operated by Corsica Linea.
In the town, Wikivoyage says the centre is best navigated on foot because the one-way system makes driving hard, and advises that in summer you arrive very early, before 10:00 or even 09:00 in August, to park near the centre. On cloudy or rainy August days Wikivoyage warns traffic may be heavy getting into or through town. The city says it has set up a free urban transport service as part of its tourism and economy policy, so check the town's website for current routes.
Living in Porto-Vecchio for longer
Wikivoyage says there are several hypermarkets just north of town on the main road, and that shops sell Corsican specialities such as wild boar sausage and local cheeses. The town has dozens of restaurants and a main square for people-watching, per the same source.
Porto-Vecchio is the economic engine of the microregion, according to the city's own website, which counts nearly 2,000 businesses. For anyone staying for weeks, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains how the format works.
When to visit Porto-Vecchio
Wikipedia classes Porto-Vecchio's climate as hot-summer Mediterranean, with August the warmest month at around 26 °C on average and February the coolest at around 11 °C. Annual rainfall is about 600 mm, with November the wettest month. Summer is when the population surges to about 50,000, mostly Italian visitors, per Wikipedia.
Wikivoyage warns of heavy traffic on cloudy or rainy August days and advises early arrival to park near the centre in summer.
Wikivoyage describes the town's historic old town, marina and the beaches along Corsica's southern coast, and Wikipedia says the commune covers 168.65 square kilometres, of which 120.70 square kilometres is forest. Its population grows to about 50,000 in summer, according to Wikipedia, so the choice of area and the time of year both shape the stay. For the wider country, see France.
Long-stay tips for Porto-Vecchio
Of the 17 properties here, 13 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
13 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 48 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in France
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes and Cannes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Porto-Vecchio?
The old town and marina suit walking and restaurants, while Palombaggia and Saint-Cyprien suit beach-focused stays. Wikivoyage says the centre is best navigated on foot.
How do I get from Figari Airport to Porto-Vecchio?
Wikivoyage says the airport is about 23 km south-west of the town, with flights to Paris, Marseille and Nice, and that a regular public shuttle bus to Porto-Vecchio runs only in July and August.
Is Porto-Vecchio walkable?
The centre is best navigated on foot, according to Wikivoyage, because the one-way traffic system makes driving difficult.
When is the hottest month in Porto-Vecchio?
Wikipedia gives August as the warmest month, at around 26 °C on average, and February as the coolest.
How many aparthotels are there in Porto-Vecchio?
We currently list 17 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Porto-Vecchio.
Do aparthotels in Porto-Vecchio have kitchens?
17 of the 17 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Porto-Vecchio have a washing machine?
13 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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