Ajaccio travel guides – honest local planning

Guides & tips

Plan your trip like a local

Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.

Choose between Ajaccio’s walkable city beaches, the coves on the Sanguinaires road, Capo di Feno and the south shore near Porticcio.

A practical comparison of shore snorkelling, guided boat snorkelling, first dives and certified diving around Ajaccio and Porticcio.

A practical look at Ajaccio’s guided food walk, its tastings, three-hour format and who gets the most from it.

Compare Ajaccio’s short open-top circuit with the longer bus tour: duration, price and what both show at Parata.

A practical guide to the long boat trip from Ajaccio to Bonifacio, covering the coast, time ashore, comfort and alternatives by road.

Plan a day from Ajaccio to Corte, Vizzavona and the Gravona valley by Corsican train or car, with honest limits for each option.

Compare Napoleon’s birthplace with Ajaccio’s immersive Napoleon Cave show, including time, content, meals and who each visit suits.

What to expect from the Richiusa canyoning trip near Bocognano: approach walk, swimming ability, optional jumps, equipment and transport.

Compare daytime landings and sunset cruises to the Sanguinaires Islands, including duration, atmosphere, swim stops and the best fit for your plans.

Choose between a larger excursion boat and a RIB for a full day from Ajaccio to Scandola, Girolata and the Calanques de Piana.