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Cruises visiting Ajaccio & all Ajaccio cruises for 2013 - 2014

Ajaccio (aka Aiacciu, Aiaccio) is a port on the west coast of the island of Corsica, 390 km SE of Marseille. It occupies a sheltered position at the foot of wooded hills on the northern shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio. The city not only encloses the entire harbour but takes up the better part of the Gulf of Ajaccio. Ajaccio is a relaxed and pleasant town with an exceptionally mild climate, and a wealth of smart cafés, restaurants and shops. The birthplace of the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte whose association with the town is everywhere emphasized by street-names and statues.

Perhaps the biggest attraction is the National Museum of the Bonaparte Residence that is dedicated to the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte who was born there in 1769. Art lovers will appreciate the Fesch Museum which, though small, has a fine collection of over a thousand Renaissance paintings. Other museums of interest include the Musee de Capitello that is dedicated to the capital’s history, and the Musée a Bandera that covers the history of Corsica and the Mediterranean region as a whole.

There are several beaches near Ajaccio that can be used for windsurfing, swimming, diving or sunbathing. Wander along the quayside to the Jetee de la Citadelle and be rewarded with great views of the town, marina and the Gulf d'Ajaccio. From the jetty take a boat to the stunning Iles Sanguinaires that is known for its huge colony of seagulls. The daily market in the old town of Ajaccio is the ideal opportunity to indulge yourself. Be sure to try some of the many fine pastries, cheeses and liqueurs on sale here.