Competition between hotels is more cut-throat in Porto than any other resort on the island. During slack periods towards the beginning and end of the season, most places engage in a full-on price war, pasting up cheaper tariffs than their neighbours – all of which is great for punters. In late July and August, however, the normal sky-high rates prevail.Le BelvédèrePorto marina tel 04.95.26.12.01, fax 04.95.26.11.97. This three-star is the smartest of the hotels overlooking the marina, with great views from its comfortable rooms and terraces of Capo d'Orto. Reasonable rates given the location. €70–85 Brise de Mer On the left of rte de la Marine as you approach tower from the village, opposite the telephone booths tel 04.95.26.10.28, www.brise-de-mer.com. A large, old-fashioned place with very friendly service and a congenial terrace restaurant. Rooms at the back have the best views. April to mid-Oct. €40–55 Le Colombo At the top of the village opposite the turning for Ota tel 04.95.26.10.14, www.porto-tourisme.com/colombo. An informal, sixteen-room hotel overlooking the valley, imaginatively decorated in sea-blue colours with driftwood and flotsam sculpture. €85–100 Le Golfe At the base of the rock in the marina tel 04.95.26.13.33. Small, cosy and unpretentious; every room has a balcony with a sea view. Among the cheapest at this end of the village. May–Oct. €40–55 Le Maquis At the top of the village just beyond the Ota turning tel 04.95.26.12.19, www.hotel-du-maquis.com. A perennially popular, recently renovated budget hotel; rooms are basic, but comfortable enough, and they give good off-season discounts. Advance booking recommended; half board obligatory July and August. €40–55 Panorama rte de la Marine tel 04.95.26.11.05, www.hotels-porto.com/subrini. The cheapest hotel in Porto, with only five rooms (shared toilets) backing on to the marina. April–Oct. €30–40
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