The Town
Eucalyptus-bordered route de la Marine links the two parts of the resort. The village proper, known as Vaita , comprises a strip of supermarkets, shops and hotels 1km from the sea, but the main focus of activity is the small marina , located at the avenue's end. Overlooking the entrance to the harbour is the much-photographed Genoese Tower (Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat & Sun noon-8pm; 10F/?1.52), a square chimney-shaped structure that was cracked by an explosion in the seventeenth century, when it was used as an arsenal. An awe-inspiring view of the crashing sea and maquis -shrouded mountains makes it worth the short climb. The beach consists of a pebbly cove south beyond the shoulder of the massive rock supporting the tower. To reach it from the marina, follow the little road that skirts the rock, cross the wooden bridge which spans the River Porto on your left, then walk through the car park under the trees. Although it's rather rocky and exposed, and the sea very deep, the great crags overshadowing the shore give the place a vivid edge.
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