From Porto to Portu di a Castagna

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This short hike allows you to explore the Marine de Porto (its streets, shops, mainly restaurants and boat trip sales, its Genoese tower), its port and beach, then follow this path to Portu di a Castagna.
The view from the pier allows you to see the whole of Porto Bay and, on the horizon, the coast of the Scandola Nature Reserve.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 81 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 92 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 41 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Ota (20150)
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    Start/End: N 42.265611° / E 8.705164°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4150OT
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Porto Bay
Marine de Porto

Description of the walk

Park at the start of the road (D84) that descends towards the Marina de Porto (just after the post office). All car parks in the centre are pay-and-display.

(S/E) Go down the main road that leads into Porto.
Take a look at the sea in front of the square, then head up to the left (leaving the Genoese Tower on your right). You will pass in front of the aquarium.

(1) Go back down the street that runs along the harbour and go to the footbridge that crosses the harbour.

(2) Walk up the harbour and there are two options: either cross the beach to its southern end (on the left), or take the path that passes by the car park (where those who do not wish to visit Porto can leave their cars) and join the same point on the beach.

(3) At the end of the beach, take the paved path that runs along the edge and follow it until you reach a road, which you take downhill. You will arrive at the Portu di a Castagna pier.

(4) The return journey will be along the same path to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 33 m - Parking at the start (D84) near the Porto marina.
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 11 m - Street along the harbour
  3. 2 : km 1.21 - alt. 3 m - Footbridge - Porto (fleuve)
  4. 3 : km 1.93 - alt. 2 m - Slab path
  5. 4 : km 3.08 - alt. 2 m - Portu di a Castagna pier
  6. S/E : km 6.17 - alt. 31 m - Parking at the start (D84) near the Porto marina.

Notes

No water source, no shelter. Be careful in case of strong swells, as the path along the sea can be dangerous.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Tartines Sucrées
Tartines Sucrées
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : Yes

Actually, it's not well marked.
We turned left instead of crossing the river.
You should note in your comments (wear appropriate footwear) because you have to cross the waterfall (so your feet will get wet).
I will do it again next year with the right gear: shoes, cap and rucksack.
I love your app.

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LesDeuxLoulous
LesDeuxLoulous

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This walk is not necessarily busy, but as it passes by a very large beach, you automatically come across people there. No difficulty. I did it with my two dogs weighing 10 and 20 kg without any problems.

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jph64
jph64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike with a slightly steep start for about a hundred metres. Impossible to get lost. Hardly anyone there in mid-June. Well shaded and an old little harbour at the end where you can take a dip to cool off.

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BAMX
BAMX

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The paved path is difficult to access because it is too close to the sea. In addition, there has been a rockfall, meaning you have to climb to get back on the path: it's quite dangerous!!!

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Noute-22
Noute-22
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, with beautiful views of Porto and the sea.
After Porto beach and the lower part of the seafront, take a sharp right at the fork and continue along the sea. There is a short, very steep climb where you will need to use your hands. Then there is a very pleasant shaded path!
I recommend it.

I did it with a 2-year-old on my back, setting off at 9.30am, and there was no one else there.

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ERICCSBJ
ERICCSBJ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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davesand60
davesand60

Overall rating : 1.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

Parking is free in spring
Once you cross the bridge, the beach area is of no interest
A restaurant blocks the road along the coast. The GPS track is not accurate
We turned back.

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Dr Moka
Dr Moka

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

More than a hike, this is a beautiful walk along the seafront.
The main attraction is directly linked to the history of this small port, which for many years was used to export blocks of porphyry and granite all around the Mediterranean. Today, a website created by enthusiasts reminds us that this small port used to ship 18-tonne blocks on small boats:
http://portonostalgie.eklablog.com/1950-...
Maurice & Joëlle

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