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GUIDE TO AJACCIO

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Find stunning white sandy beaches that flow into the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea

A Relaxing Mediterranean Setting Surrounded By Magnificent Scenery...

Ajaccio holidays are situated on the southwest coast of Corsica. Ajaccio is a beautiful town with a relaxing atmosphere with a stunning bay that is surrounded by wooded hills, citrus groves and olive trees. Holidays to Ajaccio find stunning white sandy beaches that flow into the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, swimming and sunbathing are the popular activities for beach lovers. There's a plethora of water sports available from diving, sailing and jet skiing to fun boarding, windsurfing and fishing there's something to suit every age. The town of Porticcio lies round the bay from Ajaccio and has a gently shelving beach that is perfect for families with small children.

Visitors can enjoy walks in Ajaccio and it's one of the best ways to see this glorious island and magnificent scenery, with Prunelli Gorges offering stunning island views, or follow the coast from Ajaccio to Iles Sanguinities. In Ajaccio many of the restaurants serve a wide variety of foods and local delicacies such as wild boar, goat's cheese or traditional desserts with chestnuts.

The Birthplace Of Napoleon Bonaparte...

Holidays in Ajaccio are a lively or low key as you make them with the resort having several bars, pubs, nightclubs and casinos. At night many visitors head to the waterside pavement cafes or the palm tree lined boulevards taking in the stunning views over the bay. Many of the shops and boutiques in the resort sell designer Italian and French names. The bustling daily market is a must for any holiday to Ajaccio with stalls selling arts and crafts, pottery, wood carvings and leather goods. The resort is home to many all inclusive hotels ranging in size and price although self catering holidays in Ajaccio are extremely popular with apartments and private villas dotted in the hillside and around the town. Famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, holidays to Ajaccio offer an abundance of historical sites to explore including the spectacular Cathedral where he was christened and also his childhood home.

The French Museum boasts one of the finest collections of Italian art including works from Botticelli, Raphael and Veronese. Just outside Ajaccio is Cupulatta which is a breeding and protection centre for tortoises and turtles. From your holiday in Ajaccio take a boat trip to Iles Sanguinaires with their jagged outline, stunning red rocks, rare birds and plants. Iles Sanguinaires offers secluded swimming and good walks with beautiful coastal scenery. Filitosa is a must see while on holiday to Ajaccio with megalithic menhir statues have been carved to represent human faces and armed figures. Book your Ajaccio holiday at Late Deals.