Visiting Ajaccio by yacht
When to come, where yachts anchor in the Gulf of Ajaccio, and what to see ashore.
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When to come
Highs and rain are Météo-France normals for 1991 to 2020. The season column is our own estimate.
| Months | Season | Average high | Rain a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun to Sep | Peak | 25.9 to 29.2 °C | 9 to 58 mm |
| Mar to May, Oct | Shoulder | 16 to 22.8 °C | 50 to 86 mm |
| Nov to Feb | Off | 14 to 18.3 °C | 48 to 112 mm |
The station is at Ajaccio airport, east of the town centre.
Where yachts anchor
The Préfet maritime sets mandatory anchoring zones for ships that need an authorisation, which includes yachts of 80 m and over. The speed limit in these zones is 10 knots.
Pointe de la Castagna to Pointe d'Aspretto
Five zones: north of Pointe de la Castagna, Pointe de l'Agnonu, Isolella-Anse de Médéa, Isolella-Anse de Sainte Barbe and Porticcio. A waiting zone at Ricanto.
Pointe d'Aspretto to the Guardiola
Two waiting zones, each of 150 m radius.
Guardiola to Capo di Feno
Three zones: east of Pointe de la Parata, off Pointe Nera, and south of Cap de Feno at Anse de Fica.
Pointe de la Parata
Anchorage near the Sanguinaires islands. Sand bottom. The port accepts no responsibility for the anchorage chosen, given the weather.
Order 157/2024 annex V, consolidated with order 177/2026, and the Charles Ornano port website. Check the current orders before you arrive.
What to see
Maison Bonaparte and Musée Fesch
Maison Bonaparte is the birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte, now a national museum, on Rue Saint Charles. Musée Fesch is at 50-52 rue Cardinal Fesch. It holds the largest collection of Italian paintings in France after the Louvre, says the port.
Halle Gourmande
Producers' market on Place Campinchi. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 7 to 13.
Cathedral and Citadelle
Notre-Dame de l'Assomption cathedral was finished in 1593. The Citadelle Miollis had its first stone laid in 1492 and was used by state military services until recently.
Flights
Marseille and Nice
Air Corsica flies each route 3 return trips a day, all year.
Paris Orly
Air Corsica and Air France, 2 to 6 return trips a day, all year.
Other routes
Other mainland and European routes run in summer only. Check the airport schedule before you book.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Tino Rossi port: presentation
- Tino Rossi port: Quai d'honneur Brancaleoni
- Tino Rossi port: services and equipment
- Tino Rossi port: harbour office
- Charles Ornano port: useful information at sea
- Charles Ornano port: port services
- Charles Ornano port: anchorages
- Charles Ornano port: heritage
- Météo-France: Ajaccio climate sheet
- Préfet maritime order 157/2024 (consolidated, 45 m and over)
- Préfet maritime order 77/2025 (anchoring duration)
- Préfet maritime order 168/2023 (Corsica coast, 24 m and over)
- Préfecture maritime: 2026 anchoring order list
- Ajaccio airport: destinations
- Your Europe: documents for non-EU travellers
- FIN: ENIM and article L.5551-1 (2018)
- Yacrew: STCW courses in France
- UKSA: superyacht salary guide
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim: place coordinates
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