Best Time to Visit

Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA), previously known as "Campo dell'Oro Airport," serves as the main air transportation hub for the island, situated just 5 km from Corsica's capital city of Ajaccio. This airport is serviced by numerous airlines, offering connections to various destinations on mainland France and seasonal routes to cities all across Europe. Travellers can…

Ferries run from Nice, Marseille, and Toulon to Ajaccio, Propriano and Porto-Vecchio (along with several destinations in the island's north). There's also a ferry service from nearby Sardinia (Italy) to Bonifacio.

France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers…

Peak tourist season in Corsica falls in the months of July and August when the weather is hottest. Late spring (May to June) and early fall (September to October) are much more pleasant in terms of weather, and better fit for hiking and active outdoor pursuits.

It is notoriously difficult to keep track of Corsican public bus schedules, as these may change without notice or not always be reliable. There is, however, a frequently updated website containing all available information on island transport. There are also three railroad routes on Corsica, one of which connects the capital of Ajaccio to inland…

There are multiple companies that operate all across the island. Here are a few: Taxi Yellow Cab Corsica (Ajaccio) +33 6 74 62 63 68 Taxi Porto Vecchio +33 6 86 73 97 80 Ajaccio Radio Taxis +33 4 95 10 19 01

Post offices can be found in most Corsican settlements. In larger cities, these work Monday through Friday, with short opening hours on Saturdays. Stamps may also be purchased at press and tobacco shops.

There are multiple pharmacies in larger settlements. Most pharmacies are open from 8:30 am until around 7 pm, with a lunch break around noon. Find a "pharmacie de garde" (on-duty pharmacy) if you need to get your prescription filled outside these hours.

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