"Peaceful. Picturesque. Friendly. That's this place in a nutshell. If you're after a soothing break under the warm Corsican sun, look no further..."
Set at the mouth of the River Taravo, the small harbour town of Porto Pollo overlooks the sapphire waters of the Valinco Gulf. Surrounded by maquis-covered hillsides, it affords some of the most beautiful green landscapes on the west coast. Ideal for those looking to get away from it all, Porto Pollo is a quiet and relaxed resort - just the place to practise your French with the friendly locals. Corsica's answer to Stonehenge, the prehistoric site of Filitosa, is only a stone's throw away while the dreamy beach is perfect if you simply fancy lounging out on golden sands.
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Porto Pollo hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Porto Pollo include Alba Rossa, Dortoli Villa 2, Dortoli Villa 3, Dortoli Villa 4, La Tour De Micalona and Villa Dortoli 1.
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Beaches
With far reaching views out across the Valinco Gulf, Porto Pollo plays host to a long, curved beach. Its gently shelving sands make it particularly popular with families while divers love the 'Les Catedral' red coral dive site. Windsurfing is particularly popular here and as such, the beach is home to a number of seaside windsurfing centres.
Eating out
Porto Pollo boasts a number of seaside restaurants and it goes without saying that the seafood is superb. Crayfish is a particular favourite as is trout, which is found in abundance in the mountain lakes and streams. If you fancy a local tipple, try the delicate pale pink 'rose gris'. Corscian Muscat is another favourite - drunk everywhere as an aperitif - and myrtle and chestnut liqueurs also feature on most wine lists.
Nightlife
Evenings out in Porto Pollo tend to revolve around a good meal with a glass of wine. If you want to dance the night away, head to nearby Propriano where you'll find lots of waterfront bars and discos that are open into the early hours of the morning.
Shopping
For a very different shopping experience, why not head to one of Porto Pollo's roadside herb, fruit and vegetable stalls which sell fresh, local produce such as fragrant rosemary, vine-ripened tomatoes and plump, juicy figs. For some real retail therapy, however, head a bit further around the coast to neighbouring Propriano where you'll find an array of boutiques and stores.
Local information
Not too far from Porto Pollo lies Filitosa, arguably one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Western Mediterranean. Here, a collection of majestic Neolithic megaliths and statues - known as 'menhirs' - stand serenely among the lush, rolling countryside. Offering 5,000 years of history, many of these tall, upright stones bear rudimentary faces and weapons and chart man's early artistic development.
Location
On the north west tip of the Valinco Gulf
Transfer time
About 1 hour 45 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
