In October the VI edition of the Porto Vecchio Marathon

Also this year in Corsica the annual event dedicated to lovers of running will be held: the 6th edition of the Porto Vecchio Marathon 2019, scheduled on October 21st. A good reason to visit Corsica.

The Marathon

The Porto Vecchio Marathon 2019 is divided into four specialties:

• 42 Km Marathon;
• Half Marathon;
• 10 Km;
• 8 km march.

The path is one of the most beautiful that can be imagined: from Porto Vecchio to Lecci, passing through some of the most beautiful beaches of Corsica, such as the beach of Palombaggia. A dreamy itinerary for all lovers of running, who meet every year on this beautiful island to practice their favorite sport.

Corsica in Autumn

The Porto Vecchio marathon can be a good reason to visit Corsica in Autumn and experience a truly unique travel experience.

There are at least three reasons why you have to go to Corsica in October:

• Temperatures are milder and more pleasant;
• Prices for ferry travel and accommodation are lower;
• There are not too many tourists and it is possible to visit the island without crowds.

What to see in Corsica

Once you are on this beautiful island, there are various places that you should not miss. Among the most beautiful places in Corsica, there are:

• Ajaccio, the island’s capital. There you have to visit the citadel and the house of Napoleon, as well as its splendid beaches.
• Palombaggia, one of the most beautiful beaches of Corsica. Crystal clear sea and always calm water: this is the perfect beach.
• Deserto, in French désert des Agriates, it is a wild area of Mediterranean scrub and small hills.

Useful information

The start of the marathon is at 8:00 a.m., followed by other specialties. In all cases an enrollment is required. For further information and possible variations on the dates, we suggest you to visit the official website Marathon-portovecchio.com.