Porto is one of the sought after tourist destinations for its varied attractions. Primarily developed as a tourist attraction, Porto has plenty to offer to nature lovers. Gulf de Porto is on the UNESCO world heritage list for its biodiversity. Site trips from Porto to Scandola nature reserve are very popular among tourists. Nearby villages are good starting point for nature trails and coastal walks. Another unique attraction is Gorges de la Spelunca, on the eastern periphery of Porto. This spectacular gorge forms a ravine extending from the sea to the watershed of the island and provides access for the Foret d'Aitone, home to Corsica's oldest Laricio pine trees and a popular Hiking area. Inside the forest, meandering rivers give rise to strings natural swimming pools, a cool, soothing alternative to the crammed beaches. Just southwest of Porto, Calanches – a huge landscape of curiously eroded red and pink granite rocks - attracts thousands of tourists to Porto. 

Cargese, a village 20 km from Porto, attracts thousands of people during summer holidays. It is also home to an ancient Greek church that houses some original Greek and Roman religious artifacts. Porto’s Plage de Pero beach, studded with many bars, is just 2 km from the village. Plage du Chiuni, at another 5-km distance, has water sport facilities, like wind surfing. This village is also the starting point for many adventurous tourists. Another village, Vaita, is home to many supermarkets, hotels, and shops. Close to the village is a harbor and the much touted Genoese Tower of Porto, which offers a breathtaking view of the sea. Opposite to the tower is the Porto Aquarium, home to various marine species, such as grouper, moray eels, and sea horses.