Ajaccio is the capital and the biggest port town of the Corsica island. Ajaccio's region consists of the seacoast and mountains that go deep into the island, where all together form a harmonious ensemble. Extremely unusual for modern cities richness of nature will fascinate you with its beauty. Very picturesque landscapes of the bay, almost untouched nature within the city, the richness of the animal world on land and at sea - these are the main and indisputable advantages that will make a vacation in this region unforgettable.
Practically all local attractions hint tourists that here the great Napoleon Bonapart was born and spent his first nine years of life. Here you will be able to enjoy the ancient cathedral, where the commander entered the cross, as well as his residence, many of Napoleon's monuments and museums.
At the foot of Mount Kap Kors, you will find a Genoese bastion of Bastia, as well as on the Saint-Nicolas Square, there is a tremendous memorial dedicated to the noble commander. Moreover, Ajaccio is Corsica's city capital, where the entire coast is filled with numerous fancy beaches. They are rather small and very crowded, but this fact does not bother the holidaymakers.
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