Porto-Vecchio Facts for Kids

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A view of Porto-Vecchio, looking across the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, with the marina in the foreground and the ferry pier beyond
Country	France
Region	Corsica
Department	Corse-du-Sud
Arrondissement	Sartène
Canton	Bavella and Grand Sud
Area ¹	168.65 km² (65.12 sq mi)
Population (Jan. 2021)	Lua error in Module:Wd at line 1,575: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	2A247 /20137
Elevation	0–1,316 m (0–4,318 ft) (avg. 40 m or 130 ft)
¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Porto-Vecchio (called Porti Vechju in Corsican) is a town in Corsica, a beautiful island that belongs to France. It's in the Corse-du-Sud area. Porto-Vecchio is the third biggest town on Corsica, after Bastia and Ajaccio.

This town is a popular place for tourists. Many visitors come from countries like Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. While about 10,000 people live here normally, the population can grow to 40,000 during the summer!

Discovering Porto-Vecchio's Past
Delicious Corsican Food
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Discovering Porto-Vecchio's Past

Porto-Vecchio is sometimes called the city of salt. This is because it was built on salty marshes. These wet areas were drained to help the town grow and develop.

Delicious Corsican Food

Corsica has a rich and varied food culture. Many foods are only available at certain times of the year, like clementines and other citrus fruits.

Clementines: A Corsican Specialty

Corsica is the only part of France that grows this type of orange. About 25,000 tons are produced each year! A large part of this, about 40%, comes from Porto-Vecchio or nearby areas. Clementines are loved for their fresh taste and the many vitamins they provide.

Chestnuts: A Versatile Ingredient

Another very important fruit in Corsica, especially in Porto-Vecchio, is the chestnut. Chestnuts are used in many traditional Corsican dishes. For example, they can be made into bread or crepes.

Pork Dishes: A Local Favorite

Pork is a very popular food in Corsica and is cooked in many different ways. Some famous parts include coppa, lonzu, and prizuttu. Prizuttu is similar to Parma ham. The most famous pork product is figatelli, which is a type of smoked sausage.