Welcome to the Ajaccio cruise port guide. With 65.000 inhabitants Ajaccio is the capital city of the island of Corsica. This adorable small town has a yacht-packed marina, a buzzing centre filled with history and quaint streets that fill all your shopping wishes. Ajaccio doesn’t feel 100 percent French. It is quite hard to say what it is exactly, but this also makes it a very unique spot. When you talk about Ajaccio there is 1 person in particular that needs to be mentioned: Napoleon Bonaparte. It is the famous, honored French military leader known throughout the world for various accomplishments under various reputations. He was born in Ajaccio in 1769. His birth house, church etc still stand in the town today. Therefore it is quite hard not to get acquainted with this man’s fascinating life story. Aside from all the history combined in this town there is an immense dramatic coastline not far from Ajaccio. Other than that are the wonderful little towns, the striking Prunelli Gorge and Cargese in the area that are just a true gem to explore. The options are definitely there. Either stay in town and have an easy day or make the most out of your day and explore the country side, coastline and villages of Corsica.

When you walk of the ship this will be your view. In front of the pier is an information spot, the parking lot and the terminal.

This is the terminal building of Ajaccio. You’ll find it at the pier. This is also where you’ll find free wi-fi.

Cruise Port Guide Ajaccio – France: docked

Ajaccio port is right next to the town itself. It is literally a few hundred yards to walk from the ship to the main square (Place Foch). The town is quite small and easily to explore by foot.

Transportation
Although Ajaccio is small the transportation is not limited. There is public transport and tourist buses that can take you around and for the town itself you don’t need transportation.

Taxi
Taxis are very limited in Ajaccio. Don’t expect them to come to the port. If you would like one arrange a taxi through the tourist information in town.

Tourist bus
There is a tourist bus available. The fare is around 10 euro and they depart from Place Foch.

Public Transport
Public transport you’ll find right in front of the terminal building. These buses can take you all over town or to the train station. Plan a journey with the train ahead of time so you know you will be back before all aboard.
You’ll find that the local areal buses from Ajaccio have a direct connection with Bastia, Calvi, Zonza, Palneca, Marianna, Verghia, Ota and Vecchio.
Local bus 5 and 8 are the local buses that can take you all over Ajaccio. Bus nr. 5 operates from Parata, Les Cretes to Place de Gaulle. Bus nr. 8 operates from Aeroport to Campo dell ‘ Oro and Gare CFC.

Destination and distance
Ajaccio centre: 300 meters from port
Prunelli: 12 km east of the port
Cargese: 50 km north of the port
Pointe de la Parata: 12 km west of the port

FAQ about Ajaccio

-How do you pronounce Ajaccio?
Pronounce it as “ah-YAH-cho”.
-What is the local currency?
That would be the Euro.
-How far is it to the town centre?
A few hundred meters.