Of all the jewels of the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Ajaccio is undoubtedly the most beautiful and the most dazzling!
After passing through Sanguinari, one sees the town of Ajaccio, crammed into a small valley, with its harbour guarded by a large citadel.
As you stroll along the promenade, and through the nearby narrow streets where children used to play in Naples and Tino Rossi, you can sense an intense sense of romance.
So, it is often difficult to set sail from and leave this magnificent cove, where one can glimpse the wonders of Corsica, known to the Romans as ‘Kalliste«, meaning »the most beautiful’.
Come and discover the island that the Romans named Kaliste (the most beautiful); a jewel in the heart of the Mediterranean that offers visitors a range of breathtaking landscapes.
Set off to discover a Corsica forged by its ancestral traditions, its culture and its language; «the closest of the far-off islands» promises a real change of scenery and a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, in an unspoilt environment.
Let yourself be guided by the local producers to savour the local products that are sure to delight you, enjoy Ajaccio specialities in the market square and in all the shops, take part in all kinds of activities...
the great outdoors, not forgetting the inevitable polyphonies, concerts and traditional evenings.
Welcome to Ajaccio for an unforgettable holiday.
Ajaccio city centre
The Port of Ajaccio Tino-Rossi welcomes you to the heart of a city steeped in history, which reveals its treasures as you wander through its picturesque narrow streets, where the vestiges of the past blend harmoniously with modernity.
The memory of Napoleon He is present everywhere (Napoleon’s Cave, the statue of Napoleon and his brothers, the statue of Napoleon as Roman Emperor, the Fountain of the Four Lions, the Napoleonic Room at the Town Hall, the Bonaparte House).
There are many museums to explore, including the Fesch Museum for its remarkable collection of Italian paintings (admire works by Botticelli, Titian and Veronese, as well as masterpieces from the 14th to the 19th century).
By the sea
Ajaccio Bay offers a variety of 16 beaches Less than an hour by boat or car from Port Tino-Rossi:
- From Tino-Rossi Harbour to Capo di Feno: Capo di Feno beach (ideal for surfing enthusiasts), Petit Capo beach, Scudo beach, Neptune beach, Marinella beach, Ariadne beach, Barbicaja beach, Trottel beach and Saint-François beach.
- From Tino-Rossi Harbour to Coti-Chiavari: Castagna Beach, Mare e Sole Beach, Argent Beach, Ruppione Beach, Stagnola Beach, Isolella Beach and Agosta Beach.
On the mountain side
Less than an hour’s drive from Port Tino-Rossi and the town centre: mountain excursions (Vizzavona Forest at an altitude of 1,200 metres, the ski resort of Val d’Ese (at an altitude of 1,620 metres, Lake Bracca) canyoning (Bocognano – La Richiusa, 700 metres above sea level), via ferrata, treetop adventure course, Mountain biking, climbing, and natural pools.
Looking up at the sky
The’Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte International Airport is open to domestic and international commercial traffic, as well as to private aircraft. It is situated just 5 kilometres from the city centre and Tino Rossi Port.
Please also visit the website of the’Ajaccio Tourist Office and the official website of the Corsican Tourist Board visit.corsica.