Corsica Cruise Holidays

Ideally located in the Mediterranean, 100 miles from the South of France and just over 50 miles from Italy, Corsica offers a relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere and a unique culture, and features widely on many cruise lines itineraries. With its rugged coastline, picturesque fishing villages and beautiful mountain backdrop, Corsica is a popular stop, with passengers able to explore the country’s history and culture, whilst strolling round the charming streets, relaxing on the white sandy beaches and sampling the delicious cuisine.

 

Corsica’s capital city, Ajaccio, is a wonderful mix of old and new, and the most popular port for many cruise ships. The harbour is home to plenty of waterside bars and cafes, and there are many historic sites to visit. Most famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon, Corsica has many attractions in Corsica dedicated to this famous leader, with numerous street names and plaques in his honour. Ajaccio is also home to a museum devoted to Napoleon, located in the house he was born in in 1769, and there is an impressive monument of the leader in the town. Other sites in Ajaccio also include the Fesch Museum, with its Renaissance art collection, and the 16th century Cathedral. Other popular attractions on Corsica include the prehistoric site of Filitosa, with its host of granite megalithic states, and Les Iles Sanguinaires, a group of four islands in the Gulf of Ajaccio, which are a sanctuary for rare flora and fauna.

 

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