Our most recommended things to do in Porto, France

From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

1. From Ota: Scandola Nature Reserve Eco-Friendly Boat Tour

Discover the Scandola Nature Reserve and visit the charming village of Girolata as you embark on a boat tour off Porto on the coast of Corsica. Sail in silence on the waters of the reserve on an eco-friendly hybrid boat and enjoy access to prime seating thanks to priority boarding. Meet the ship’s friendly crew who will assist you with the boarding process and then set off to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Nature Reserve, which is only accessible by sea and subject to strict protection. See coastal caves and observe diverse marine life and seabirds, such as ospreys and peregrine falcons, from a respectable distance so as not to disturb the natural environment. Learn about the reserve’s ecology through live French commentary throughout the tour. Stop for 30 minutes in the remote and quaint coastal village of Girolata, surrounded by the sea and only accessible by boat. Walk around the village or cool off with a swim and be on the lookout for the resident wild cows that roam the streets, cafés, and beach of Girolata. Upgrade and extend your experience with an optional trip to the stunning Calanche de Piana rock formation. Admire a beautiful pink granite geological landscape, which has been uniquely created from centuries of strong winds and sea spray.

From Porto: Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

2. From Porto: Calanche de Piana Boat Tour

Depart Porto and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Calanche de Piana in the Gulf of Porto by silent hybrid boat to respect the environment. Located halfway between Ajaccio and Calvi, close to the village of Piana, the Calanche de Piana is part of a volcanic complex that towers up to 300 meters above sea level at its highest altitude. Marvel at the pink granite rocks shaped over centuries by changes in the temperature, strong winds, and sea spray. Discover a series of fantastic rock formations sculpted into spectacular shapes and surrounded by crystal blue waters. Rich with marine life and seabirds, the area also demonstrates a tremendous diversity of rocks in locations that give a particular aspect to the surroundings.

From Porto: Piana Creeks and Scandola Semi-Rigid Boat Tour

3. From Porto: Piana Creeks and Scandola Semi-Rigid Boat Tour

Visit one of the best sites of Corsica on boat routes designed to optimize your experience. Get to know Porto's magical gulf, Piana's beautiful creeks and the Scandola's breath-taking reserve. Visit this exceptional destination, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  On the way back, enjoy a 30-minute stop in the small hamlet of Girolata, only accessible by sea or on foot. Embark comfortably aboard a standard semi-rigid pneumatic boat. Thanks to their small size, they can enter caves, navigate to the sea bank, and allow you to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes. Enjoy a swim and some snorkeling depending on weather conditions. During this outing at sea, you might be able to observe dolphins or other aquatic mammals that might cross your path.

From Porto: Piana Creeks, Scandola on Family Boat

4. From Porto: Piana Creeks, Scandola on Family Boat

Departing from Porto, you can admire the Calanches de Piana by sailing along the coast towards Capo Rosso with its caves and natural pools, a magical place listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. On a family-friendly speedboat, you will set sail for the Scandola nature reserve. During this excursion you will enjoy a swimming break, snorkeling (masks provided) depending on weather conditions. Perhaps you will have the chance to observe dolphins or other cetaceans that might cross your path. Duration of the tour about 3h15

From Porto, Corsica: Piana Creeks Cruise

5. From Porto, Corsica: Piana Creeks Cruise

Visit one of the best sites of Corsica on boat routes designed to provide a unique and beautiful experience. Get to know Porto's magical gulf, and see Piana's beautiful creeks. Depending on your option, embark comfortably aboard a standard semi-rigid pneumatic boats or on a family-friendly speedboat with 12-person capacity. Thanks to their small size they can enter caves, navigate to the sea bank and allow you to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes. Enjoy this outing at sea, with an expert guide, and observe dolphins or other aquatic mammals that might cross the path of the boat.

From Porticcio: Cruise toScandola Reserve and Porto village

6. From Porticcio: Cruise toScandola Reserve and Porto village

Come and discover all the most beautiful sites in Corsica with our sea trips departing from Ajaccio and Porticcio. Make your excursion a dream and an adventure that you will never forget...Come and thrill aboard our speed boat-type fast semi-rigid boats piloted by qualified and passionate captains to discover all the wonders abounding on the west coast of the Corsica, paradise on earth exists! You will reach in just one hour guaranteed sensations, the emblematic site of Corsica, the Scandola Nature Reserve, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which will offer you a breathtaking spectacle thanks to its exceptional maritime and terrestrial fauna and flora. The visit will start from the island of Gargalo and will continue by the fault of the cathedral a total visit of the reserve and a swimming break in turquoise waters while our captains will prepare us a "nustrale" aperitif, a tasting of charcuterie and wine rosé from our terroirs. At 11:30 a.m. we will arrive at Girolata, a small fishing village built around an 18th century fort accessible only by sea. A 20-minute visit to stroll with the mythical wild cows living in the village as neighbors. At noon we will arrive in Porto and its Genoese tower which awaits us to welcome us to this beautiful village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can eat (at an additional cost) in the many restaurants and snack bars, but don't worry, our skipper will reserve for us. But you can also, according to your desire, bring your picnic to taste it on the magnificent beach. We will go back to sea at 2 p.m. towards the Gulf of Porto for another swimming break at Anse Ficaghjola, a small village overlooking a heavenly beach. We will straddle our seats for a sensational trip to the Calanques de Piana, a geological jewel with its majestic cliffs and caves that we will explore one after the other until the natural pool of Capo Rosso where you can dive into its crystal clear waters surrounded by of fish under the supervision of the Genoese Turghju tower culminating at 330 meters. And a last swim in the Anse de Cala di Pala where you can jump from natural diving boards at different heights for the bravest. We will continue this fantastic ride until your return, leaving you with stars in your eyes and unforgettable memories. For the dream to continue maybe see you again for new adventures... *lunch at the restaurant in supplement or possibility of picnic

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What people are saying about Porto, France

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 1,512 reviews

The Scandola reserve is magnificent. The boat approaches the rocks at a good distance to respect the local fauna. We discovered many blue fish. The creeks of Piana are also visible by canoe if you are sporty, otherwise the boat is a great alternative with a visit commented by the pilot.

I'm so glad we booked this tour. Even though our French is very limited, we still enjoyed the outing and the calanques are so impressive from the sea. The hour and a half felt like a perfect amount of time-- neither too long nor too short.

It was really nice! We couldn't understand the French guide very well, but it was easy, great view, well organized and not too long. Perfect for the price!

A beautiful experience, to try. Unique places that can only be appreciated from the sea and a prepared and precise guide.

Interesting experience! A different point of view than usual. Excellent the captain and his collaborators.