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Ajaccio

France · AJA

Napoleon's birthplace, between Corsican mountains and sea.

About

Ajaccio is the capital and largest city of Corsica, France. It forms a French commune, prefecture of the department of Corse-du-Sud, and head office of the Collectivité territoriale de Corse. It is also the largest settlement on the island. Ajaccio is located on the west coast of the island of Corsica, 210 nautical miles (390 km) southeast of Marseille.

Source: Wikipedia — Ajaccio (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • beaches · excellent
  • hiking · excellent
  • nature · excellent
  • dining · good
  • family friendly · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan56°F13d wet
  • Feb58°F10d wet
  • Mar60°F11d wet
  • Apr65°F10d wet
  • May71°F10d wet
  • Jun81°F6d wet
  • Jul87°F3d wet
  • Aug87°F5d wet
  • Sep79°F10d wet
  • Oct72°F12d wet
  • Nov63°F14d wet
  • Dec58°F14d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport (AJA), about 3.4 mi away.

Nearby destinations

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