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Ajaccio

Ajaccio · France · 41.92, 8.74

A port town in southwestern Corsica known as the birthplace of Napoleon. Its Mediterranean climate is mild, and its terrain is defined by mountains close to the sea. The old town has narrow cobbled lanes lined with pastel-colored buildings.

Port highlights

About 70,000
Population
A Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Climate
French (Corsican is also used)
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to October
Best time to visit
Local food

Corsican charcuterie, brocciu cheese dishes, chestnut-flour polenta, seafood soup

Sights
Napoleon's birthplaceLa Citadelle (fortress)Ajaccio CathedralSanguinaires Islands cruiseMarché (market)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
14°
5°Jan
14°
4°Feb
16°
6°Mar
19°
8°Apr
22°
12°May
26°
15°Jun
29°
18°Jul
29°
18°Aug
26°
16°Sep
23°
13°Oct
18°
9°Nov
15°
6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AJACCIO · about 4.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)239 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€1.45
Water 500 ml
€4.75
Coffee
€20.90
Inexpensive meal
€8.50
Local beer
€5.60
Big Mac

Prices in Ajaccio (Corsica). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AJA
Nearest airport
15–20 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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From $1,700.00
Standard
9 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
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12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille

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Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
12 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Livorno›Ajaccio›+15›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Premium
21 nightsOne way · 17 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Marseille›+3›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Premium
7 nightsOne way · 5 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Ajaccio” (CC BY-SA 4.0)