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Porto and Scandola coast – Corse Ota Porto genoese tower sunset📷 Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0

Porto and Scandola coast

Porto, France

Nature

Red porphyry cliffs and a Genoese watchtower above a pebble bay. Boats leave for the Scandola reserve in summer.

Nearest town
Porto, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
42.2680, 8.6960

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Sole E VistaCampsite
    1 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les OliviersCampsite
    2 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Funtana a l'OraCampsite
    3 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-FiFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Plage d'Arone (high season only)Campsite
    11 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Le Mandriale - Camping à la fermeCampsite
    14 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sagone ResortCampsite
    15 km from Porto and Scandola coast
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Porto and Scandola coast?

Porto and Scandola coast is in Porto, France, at GPS 42.2680, 8.6960. It is about 6 km from Piana.

Can you camp near Porto and Scandola coast?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Le Porto, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Porto and Scandola coast?

Porto and Scandola coast is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Corsica’s wild west coast.

What is there to see near Porto and Scandola coast?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gorges de Spelunca (5 km), Calanques de Piana (6 km), Col de Vergio (16 km) and Scala di Santa Regina (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Porto and Scandola coast?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)