20 Attractions to Explore Near Ajaccio Cathedral

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE was born in this MAjestic castle in Ajaccio in 1769. Napoleon's birthplace, a large and simple residence, is now a museum devoted to the Bonaparte family in Corsica. The visit starts on the second floor with a historical evocation of Corsica in the 18th century and is followed by an introduction to members of the family. In 1967, the house was made into a museum and declared a national museum.

The Fesch museum is located in Ajaccio, the birthplace of its founder, the cardinal Joseph Fesch, it is housed in the 19th-century Palais Fesch on Rue Cardinal Fesch. It has the largest collections of Italian paintings, with three departments being particularly well represented: the Italian Primitives, Roman Baroque painting, and Neapolitan Baroque painting.

A beautiful beach that was located in the neighborhood of Marseille, France. This beautiful white sand beach is a nice location for a holiday. So many programs are hosting on this beach and also it is a popular destination for water sports. was the venue for the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and so many other programs are being conducted on this white sandy beach.

The Gravona is a river of the Corse-du-Sud and a tributary of the coastal river the Prunelli. It has its source in the Renosu massif. It is one of the mountain rivers which was very pure and also its upper end the Gravona is a crystal-clear mountain stream cascading over falls and rapids into trout-filled pools.

Capo di Feno is a cape and also the name of a beach located in Corse-du-Sud , not far from the Gulf of Ajaccio . First of all renowned for its wild beauty and the clarity of its water, it is also home to one of the best-known surf spots in Corse-du-Sud.

The Torra di a Parata is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Ajaccio which was built in 1550-1551 by Giacomo Lombardo. It was one of a series of coastal defenses constructed by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates. It offers Panoramic coastline views and also it can be reached by a rocky nature trail.

A majestic ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Ajaccio which was built in 1550-1551 by Giacomo Lombardo. The tower is 12 m in height and has a diameter of 7.3 m at the level of the roof platform. It contains two vaulted rooms, one above the other which all gave a picturesque view of the sea and the area. One of the historical monument which was standing majestically in the seashore.

The Sanguinaires archipelago consists of four islets of dark red porphyry at the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio. They are called Mezu Mare, Cormoran , Cala d'Alga and Porri. To this must be added the bare rock U Sbiru located between the island of Porri and the island of Cormorants, and 13 m high. The Sanguinaires Islands lighthouse, dating from 1870, is built on the highest point of the Grande Sanguinaire. One of the nice location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of natural b

The lake of Tolla is a Corsican dam lake in the department of Corse-du-Sud, on the Prunelli located at an altitude of 552 m 2 , near the town of Tolla to the east of Ajaccio. It is an artificial lake, created by an EDF dam built-in 1958-1960, and put into service in 1965. These shores have been designed to create leisure areas, pedal boats, boats, fishermen, thatched huts, beach.

Filitosa is a prehistoric site classified as a historic landmark. A flagship of island megalithic art and considered by scientists to be one of the most enigmatic cultural sites in the Mediterranean and one of the nice prehistoric art in |Europe. the site comprises full of pre-Roman megalithic structures that may or may not be penises. Archaeological evidence suggests that the site was inhabited as early as 3300 BCE.

The waterfall of the Voile de la Mariée is a waterfall of 70 meters located in Corsica in the town of Bocognano. this natural treasure will offer you a magnificent haven of peace. Explore the rocks of this mysterious waterfall and have a picnic around the waterfall. The path that leads to this waterfall is very beautiful and is always busy with tourists and locals too. One of the nice trekking destination which was covered with natural beauty.

The lake Creno is the only wooded lake of Corsica surrounded by pine Corsican. Water lilies have covered part of the surface since their establishment about twenty years ago. The lake rises to 1310 meters 1 and is only accessible by walking paths. it is also a nice trekking destination too. You can enjoy the natural beauty and serene surroundings of this lake very much.

The Monte Renoso is the highest peak in the massif of the same name occupying the area between the neck Vizzavona and Verde. Culminating at 2,352 meters above sea level, it is located in the municipalities of Bastelica , Bocognano and Ghisoni. The Monte Renoso massif is the third highest on the island, after those of Monte Cinto and Monte Rotondo , in front of the Monte Incudine massif. it is also a new trekking destination too.

The Calanques are peculiar, bizarre geological formations: they are forty-meter-high red granite rocks that overlook the sea of the island. Calanques de Piana is Corsican Calanques located in Piana, between Ajaccio and Calvi, in the Gulf of Porto. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site named "Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve".

The gorges of Spelunca are located in Corse-du-Sud between the villages of Ota and Évisa. They constitute both the limit and the only access between the old pits of Sevidentro and Sevinfuori. The gorges offer breathtaking landscapes, dominated by a huge rock on top of which existed in the locality U Castellu. There is also a beautiful hiking trail form where you can explore the vast flora and fauna of this area.

Col de Vizzavona connects Corte to Ajaccio and is one of the four big passes in Corsica linking the island’s two slopes from west to east. Located in the heart of Corsica’s regional park. It was located in a picturesque location and you can enjoy wonderful views over Corsica and also start hikes in the surrounding area.

Capo Rosso is the second westernmost point of Corsica, only passed by the satellite island of Gargalo in the Scandola nature reserve. It is a cape of pink granite accessible only on foot and topped with a Genoese tower. It is one of the nice trekking areas and also the view from here is truly mesmerizing.

Crossing a Mediterranean forest in the heart of a preserved environment, you will discover the Casteddu de Cucuruzzu, which is one of the twenty or so known casteddi of the island, located mainly in southern Corsica. Discovered in 1959 by the archaeologist Roger Grosjean, the Cucuruzzu site has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1982 and is on the list of 100 historic sites of common interest in the Mediterranean countries. It unveils to the public architectural remains of the Bronze Age.

The Monte Incudine is a 2136 meter high mountain on the French island of Corsica. The mountain is the highest mountain that lies entirely in the department of Corse-du-Sud. The Monte Renoso and the south flank of the Maniccia (2425 m) at the Monte Rotondo are on the border of both departments. From the top of the mountain, one has a view of almost all the mountains of Corsica, and in good weather, Elba and the Italian mainland can be seen.

A beautiful mountain lake located in Haute-Corse, France with an elevation of 1930 m. A nice trekking destination which was flourished with natural beauty.