8 days in Corsica Itinerary

Porto-Vecchio is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. Change things up with these side-trips from Porto-Vecchio: Bonifacio (Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio, Plage du Grand Sperone, &more). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Palombaggia, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Santa Giulia, and don't miss a visit to Bonifacio Citadel.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto-Vecchio trip planning tool.

Bratislava, Slovakia to Porto-Vecchio is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Bratislava in August, expect Porto-Vecchio to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ajaccio.

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): examine the collection at Maison Bonaparte, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take an in-depth tour of Naporama, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Capo di Feno.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Ajaccio sightseeing planning site.

You can drive from Porto-Vecchio to Ajaccio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Porto-Vecchio in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Ajaccio: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Porto.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise de l'Assomption dite Latine, take a memorable drive along D81, then explore the striking landscape at Calanques de Piana, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the verdant scenery at Vallée du Fango, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, then make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Beach of Bussaglia.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Porto trip maker tool.

You can drive from Ajaccio to Porto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Calvi.

Calvi is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.It is the seat of the Canton of Calvi, which contains Calvi and one other commune, Lumio. On the 20th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise de l'Assomption, then take an in-depth tour of Musee Prive Guy Savelli, and then see Off-Road Tours. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Citadelle de Calvi, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then make a trip to Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Serra.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Calvi trip site.

Drive from Porto to Calvi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Calvi, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.