AIACCIU TOURIST REGION

A gentle way of life

The Ajaccio tourist region boasts a wide range of attractions. Whether it's the sea, the mountains or the heart of the city, this area offers a multitude of activities.

Celavu Prunelli Intercommunal Tourist Office

Why plan this destination?

- For its proximity to Ajaccio and the island's main roads.

- For its wealth of natural sites with reasonable visitor numbers.

- For its flagship events between October and May.

- For its ski resort 45 minutes from the airport.

Its strong points

- Peace and quiet while being very close to the main roads and Ajaccio airport.

- 4 agricultural fairs between October and February.

- Over 200 km of hiking trails for all levels.

- Ski resort 45 minutes from the airport.

Must-sees

- Tolla lake.

- Val d'Ese and Pozzi (massif and ski resort).

- Voile de la Mariée waterfall and Richjusa canyon (Bocognano).

- Parc A Cupulatta.

Its hidden gems

- Tavera menhir and I Casteddi archaeological site.

- Veru and Bastelica heritage trails.

- Ortola waterfall and Volta Canal (Bastelica).

- Zipitoli bridge (Bastelica).

Key events

Craft fairs and sporting events

Accommodation profiles

Hotels and residences: 270 beds

Campsites: 180 beds

Bed and breakfast: 110 beds

Group accommodation

U Castellu Youth Hostel - Vero

Vero; Hôtel Acqua Dolce - Eccica Suarella

Professional contact

LIVIA MANENTI

Partner network coordinator

Imanenti@celavuprunelli.corsica

Pays d'Ajaccio Intercommunal Tourist Office

Why plan this destination?

- Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and Tino Rossi

- Complementary sea/mountain offer

- Strong cultural identity; Ajaccio's art of living

- A 4-season destination

- Possibility of discovering emblematic Corsican destinations from the town centre and without a car.

Key features

A diverse and dynamic range of holidays available for everyone, built around the values of identity and responsibility and available ‘4 seasons’.

Must-sees

- The Maison Bonaparte national museum

- The Palais Fesch, Fine Arts Museum

- The Grand Site de la Parata

- Ajaccio Citadel

- The 9 authentic villages of the hinterland

Its hidden gems

- The Milleli Park

- The beach at Capo di Feno

- The Ajaccio PDO wine estates

Its key events

See website

Internet: https://www.ajaccio-tourisme.com/

Interesting services

The Pays d'Ajaccio Intercommunal Tourist Office offers a varied program of guided tours to discover the Ajaccio region. These guided tours are designed, written and led by enthusiastic local guides. They know how to share their knowledge to help you learn more about our heritage and traditions. A human and cultural experience that will add meaning to your stay.

- The must-see tour, Ajaccio cité impériale: visit the old town and Napoleon's birthplace.

- A surprising visit at the The Palais Fesch - Musée des Beaux-arts

- Nearly 400 works on display: Botticelli, Titian, Veronese, Poussin...

- ‘Macagne’ and aperitif: fun tour of Ajaccio and tasting of AOC wines from the Ajaccio region.

- Ajaccio's marine cemetery: between anecdotes and celebrities (Tino Rossi,

Fred Scamaroni...).

- Night-time guided tour of Ajaccio: discover Ajaccio differently.

- Tino Rossi's Ajaccio: discover the places dear to this world-famous artist.

- Ajaccio and red gold or the fabulous adventure of the corailleurs.

- Discovering the villages of the Ajaccio region: visits off the beaten track.

- The Ajaccio citadel: a landmark of Ajaccio's history recently opened to the public.

These tours are available via an annual guide published by the Tourist Office, which can be consulted on our website and complemented by a range of exclusive 4-season experiences.

For groups: these tours are also available all year round by prior arrangement.

Further information: info@ajaccio-tourisme.com

Accommodation profiles

- 10 2-star hotels

- 20 3-star hotels

- 10 hotels 4 *

- 2 5* hotels

Groups welcome

Selection of ILO partner establishments with a seminar room:

- Best Western Plus Ajaccio

- Amirauté (129 rooms)

- Castel Vecchio (100)