13 days in Ajaccio, Figari & Porto-Vecchio Itinerary

With a dreamy location on the west coast of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a mecca of seaside summer tourism.

Visit Plage Cupabia and Plage de Ruppione for some beach relaxation. Do some cultural sightseeing at Torra d'Omigna and Roman Catholic Church. Explore Ajaccio's surroundings by going to Cargese (Eglise de l'Assomption dite < Latine >, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more), Calanques de Piana (in Piana) and Le Jardin des Abeilles (in Ocana). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Porto Pollo, make a trip to Boulangerie Foch, look for gifts at U Cintu, and delve into the lush surroundings at Foret d'Aitone.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Ajaccio trip planner.

Bern, Switzerland to Ajaccio is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Bern in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Ajaccio. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Figari.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Phare de Pertusato and Cimetiere Marin de Bonifacio. Take a break from the city and head to Plage de San Giovanni and Scuba & Snorkeling. Explore Figari's surroundings by going to Bonifacio (Plage de Canetto, Ancien Ermitage de la Trinite, &more) and Sentier du Patrimoine (in Monacia-d'Aullene).

To find more things to do and other tourist information, go to the Figari trip builder website.

Getting from Ajaccio to Figari by car takes about 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Figari are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Porto-Vecchio.

Porto-Vecchio is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica. Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise de Saint Jean Baptiste and then get outside with Ranch Villata. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Tramulimacchia, take in the dramatic scenery at Cascade de Piscia, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Piscia di Gallu.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto-Vecchio trip tool.

Porto-Vecchio is just a short distance from Figari. In August in Porto-Vecchio, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel back home.