Ajaccio

Holiday villas Ajaccio Corsica France - Ajaccio Overview:

Famous for being the birthplace of Napolean, and the capital of Corsica, Ajaccio is an elegant, thriving town and port, rising up from one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world. It is set against a backdrop of mountains that are often snow-capped until the spring. Ajaccio is a vibrant city - reminiscent of the elegant resorts of the Cote d'Azur. Ajaccio is a cultural centre for Corsicans and it is well served by an international airport with direct flights from the UK on Sundays and daily with Easyjet. Facing south across the bay of Ajaccio, the town is a major Corsica holiday destination.

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Holiday villas in Ajaccio Corsica from the Villa Company:

At the Villa Company we firmly believe that renting accommodation directly from Corsican residents is good for the Corsican people and the island's future, as such we have developed an enviable relationship with local Corsica villa owners. In Corsica villas with private pools at reasonable prices are hard to find, so at the Villa Company we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to offer you a Corsica island holiday in one of our fabulous privately owned villas, all in beautiful locations. We have carefully chosen a refined hand picked selection to include in our Corsica France holiday programme - villas that meet our high standards and offer our guests a certain 'something special'. We believe no holiday villa in Corsica would be complete without those home-from-home comforts and our villas in Ajaccio Corsica are no exception. The Corsica villas from The Villa Company have been carefully chosen for quality, their location and value for money, including private villas with their own pools. So if you're looking for luxury holiday villa rental in Corsica France, especially villas south west Corsica, then we have a fine selection of villas with private pools in the area including Sartene, Tizzano, Figari, Bonifacio, Propriano and Ajaccio.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - Beaches:

There are so many outstanding beaches around Corsica's 1000km coastline, you really are spoiled for choice. The Gulf of Ajaccio is beautiful, culminating on the northern side with the Iles Sanguinaires. The main beaches at Ajaccio are to the west of the town along the route des Sanguinieres where you'll also discover a good number of excellent restaurants along the front. As you head away from the town centre towards the Genoan watchtower, the beaches become noticeably quieter, from the Marinella beach through to the Saint-Francois beach. To the south of Ajaccio there are lovely sandy beaches and a well developed tourist industry with Porticcio being one of the main holiday resorts of the area.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - Town Facilities & Amenities:

After Bastia, Ajaccio is the next largest shopping centre on Corsica, and is generally a pleasant place to shop. There are many small streets with interesting boutiques selling everything from local artisan produce to trendy clothes and jewellery. There is much to see and do Here. In Ajaccio you can just stroll around the old port, through the lively markets and explore the narrow streets lined with noble houses in the old town while soaking up the atmosphere. There are many excellent restaurants in Ajaccio and numerous pavement cafes - many offering stunning views across the bay - all creating the perfect backdrop to watch Corsican life pass by. In fact, in Ajaccio you can feel comfortable just sitting and soaking up the atmosphere for hours on end.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - Culture:

The beauty of Ajaccio is matched by the mildness of the climate and its culture. Corsica is an island of deep seated traditions, with its own widely practiced language in addition to French, plus a rich mix of ethnic influences, all contributing to Corsica's unique charm. The local culture is perhaps best reflected in its music. Corsican chant is certainly unusual and atmospheric, the romantic guitar and mandolin ballads can be quite beautiful. More mainstream concerts take place throughout the summer and Ajaccio attracts many of the best singers and musicians.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - Out & About:

Although Ajaccio itself is busy, it is very easy to escape the hustle and bustle and discover Corsica's numerous hilltop and coastal villages. One ideal way is to take a boat trip and many depart from the port. It's a pleasurable voyage from Ajaccio along the coast to the magnificent nature reserve at Scandola. If you're lucky dolphins will accompany you for some of the journey.

Ajaccio is home to the Fesch Museum, one of the most beautiful regional museums in France. It is a lovely building exhibiting paintings spanning six centuries.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - Activities:

Skin diving is very popular in Corsica and there are a number of clubs and schools in both Ajaccio and Porticcio. Corsican crystalline waters - rich in wrecks and with an abundance of multicolored fish - are perfect for both novice and experienced divers. Sailing in Ajaccio is also popular and you can hire boats from the sailing club at Porticcio.

Ajaccio Corsica Holiday villas - South West Corsica area overview:

The south west of Corsica is a very popular holiday destination and no wonder; with its picture postcard bays and beaches, soft white sand and azure blue seas with the backdrop of gently sloping hills, who wouldn't want to holiday here! South west Corsica is a fabulous location for a relaxing holiday. Throughout most of the year its beautiful Corsica beaches are lapped by warm seas with coastal breezes and crystal clear waters providing ideal conditions for a wealth of watersports activities; including SCUBA diving, snorkelling, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing. South west Corsica has many scenic walks and, for the more adventurous, organised canyoning, canoeing and rafting are also available. If that's not enough there is always pony trekking and mountain biking amid beautiful Corsica island scenery. Sout west Corsica boasts one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world, the 18 hole international Golf de Sperone near Bonifacio, designed by Robert Trent Jones. We found it awesome just riding around the course on a buggy!