Ajaccio cruises, France

What's great about Ajaccio cruises?

Rugged peaks, emerald countryside, twinkling blue waters – Corsica’s been plucked from the prettiest postcard. Rising up from one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world is Ajaccio, a town oozing charm. An impressive place in its own right, it’s also your gateway to the unspoilt scenery and sleepy little towns that this sun-soaked isle is famous for. One word of advice – take plenty of spare batteries for your camera.

• Get back to nature in the countryside that surrounds the city. Taking a coach and train trip, you can explore the maquis – the rich green hillside that’s unique to Corsica.
• For something a bit different, head for Cupulatta Park – Europe’s only tortoise protection centre. From babies measuring just a few centimetres to wizened, decades-old grandfathers, you’ll find them all here.
• Check out the statue of Napoléon Bonaparte – Ajaccio’s most famous son – at the tree-lined Place Maréchal-Foch, or visit his former childhood home, which is now a museum.