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The Gulf of Ajaccio
Birthplace of Napoleon, and capital of Corsica, the elegant town of Ajaccio
is reminiscent of the elegant resorts of the Cote d'Azur. The Gulf of Ajaccio is beautiful, culminating on the
northern side with the Iles Sanguinaires, where Alphonse Daudet once lived in the lighthouse and wrote one of his
'Lettres de mon Moulin'. To the south there are lovely sandy beaches and a well developed tourist industry with
Porticcio being one of the main holiday resorts of the area.
Ajaccio
The town of Ajaccio rises up from one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world, set against a backdrop of mountains
that are often snow-capped until the spring. The beauty of the area is matched by the mildness of the climate and
the culture. There is so much to see and do in Ajaccio, but why not just stroll around the old port, through the
lively markets and the narrow streets of the noble houses in the old town, soaking up the atmosphere. The mild
climate means that the sea stays warm and you can swim well into the Autumn, and there are plenty of superb beaches
in and around Ajaccio to try; Marinella beach to the north, Parata point overlooked by a Genoese watchtower, and
the beaches of the Capo di Feno. The turquoise waters and wild landscape make this place a favourite with surfers.
Along from place Foch is the square where the morning market is held daily - mainly fresh produce and a good place
to purchase Corsican specialities (cheese, ham, nougat, jam, wines and liqueurs), or buy your lunchtime picnic.
Porticcio
With its three valleys, three rivers, overlooked by two Genoese watchtowers, the southern coast is a fantastic
place to visit, and an ideal spot for getting away from it all. Porticcio comprises a collection of modern shops,
restaurants and banks, but the main attraction is the Magnificent Plage de la Viva with its well developed watersports
facilities.
Vignola
is home to A Cupulatta, the turtle sanctuary that boasts 125 species and over 2000 animals from five different
continents. Children and animal lovers with love it!
Filitosa
Lying in the countryside of the Taravo valley on the north side of the Valinco Gulf is Filitosa, a collection of
menhirs, (from the Celtic maen hir meaning long stone). Filitosa is one of the most important prehistoric sites
in Corsica, and was discovered in 1946 by Charles-Antoine Cesari. The oldest findings on the site date back to
approximately around 6000BC indicating that there was a human population living in caves in this area as early
as 3300BC. Allow about one/one and a half-hours to walk around the parkland setting where the stones are, and to
visit the small museum afterwards.
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