Hiking in Porticcio is a must if you want to appreciate the natural beauty of the Corsican landscapes and take the height to discover the most beautiful perspectives of the region. The most experienced hikers as well as beginners or families-including children can easily find a suitable path in order to discover Corsica!
During your holidays in Porticcio, you will easily find a Corsican hike to walk alone, as a couple, with family, friends or as a monitored squad, for example. With some research, you may discover the most valued hiking places in the region so as to enjoy not only the beauty of the Corsican scrub, but also places such as the Genoese bridge of Zipitoli. It is a bridge listed as a historic monument dating from the fifteenth century, which overhangs as an unique arch over the Ese River.
Tolla Lake is also a popular stop for hikers, it is an artificial lake made from the dam over the Prunelli River. Located at an altitude of 552 m, it is adorned with a beautiful turquoise blue, when the weather is sunny. A spectacle that is worth moving there!
The Casavone pond is also a place to discover when walking a Corsican hike in Porticcio, as well as the Gravona River, the Sanguinaires Islands, the Capitello Tower, the Monte Aragnascu, etc. There are many dedicated sites allowing to find a hike in Porticcio, which will suit your level and your expectations, but you can also reach the Tourism Office to get the desired information on the different hiking paths in Porticcio.
A walk around Porticcio can also be considered as the city is conveniently located on the island, which will allow you to easily access all the desired hiking places. You can therefore go for a walk around Porticcio or even venture further afield in search of the most popular hiking trails in Corsica such as the GR20, for example.
This long-distance hiking trail crosses Corsica from north to south, and extends along 180 km. It goes through a mountain range and the regional natural park of Corsica, allowing you to enjoy exquisite landscapes. This hiking trail is known to be particularly difficult, but nothing prevents you from partially traveling it, for example. For further inquiries, there are many online content available to learn more about the GR20 hiking trail.
Of course, Corsica is full of many other simpler hiking trails, simpler and accessible that you can enjoy with your family or as a beginner. You can also decide upon the backing of a guide, and have a group hiking to discover less frequented natural hideaways.
