Ajaccio Corsica

[Preacherman46]

Just wondering if this is a "walk off of the ship" port?

[Spree75]

It was for us but we were on a smaller ship (Seabourn Odyssey). The pier is quite long though and I'd imagine even large cruise ships should be able to dock

[Preacherman46]

It was for us but we were on a smaller ship (Seabourn Odyssey). The pier is quite long though and I'd imagine even large cruise ships should be able to dock

Thanks for the reply! We would like to just walk off like we do at Cartagena. We will be on the Reflection.

[Bobal]

Yes it is. It's a really nice port. You are docked right in town with lots of bars and restaurants around the harbour, shopping and the remainder of the town just yards away and a 15 minute stroll around the headland brings you to a very nice beach.

[Preacherman46]

Yes it is. It's a really nice port. You are docked right in town with lots of bars and restaurants around the harbour, shopping and the remainder of the town just yards away and a 15 minute stroll around the headland brings you to a very nice beach.

Thank you for your reply! That's good to hear!

[gillyg]

Thanks for the reply! We would like to just walk off like we do at Cartagena. We will be on the Reflection.

Sorry to hi jack your post, but we are visiting Cartagena for the first time in a couple of weeks, do you have any advice/tips for us?

thanks

[Dunmore2]

Sorry to hi jack your post, but we are visiting Cartagena for the first time in a couple of weeks, do you have any advice/tips for us?

thanks

Search Tom’s Port Guides. He has put together walking guides for many cities. We followed most of his suggestions for Cartagena and had a great day.

[Hlitner]

Sorry to hi jack your post, but we are visiting Cartagena for the first time in a couple of weeks, do you have any advice/tips for us?

thanks

 

Its difficult to put this port into perspective. DW and I have been there twice (will soon be there again on the Reflection) and really enjoy the European feel of the central part of town with its cafes, square, etc. You can hire a taxi at the port and get yourself a short tour and then be dropped off in town, Or, you can spend the big bucks and be with the big groups on cruise line excursions. But the last time we were there (2 years ago) DW and I had a nice day just relaxing with food, drink, shopping, and browsing in town. That night, when on the ship, we talked with others that disliked the port (most of them had taken tours).

 

This is one of most improved cities we have seen in South/Central America. On our first visit (many years ago) it was a high crime city with dangerous issues. But now, it has become a much nicer city (but apparently it doesn't please all cruisers). On our last visit we spent a lot of time around the Plaza Santo Domingo and had lots of fun. At one point we were sitting on a park bench and started chatting with an American businessman who was in town (for a few days) visiting is daughter. He raved about the city, restaurants, etc. Later we met some cruisers (in the same square) who were miserable. What often happens is that American expect everything to be like home...even when they are traveling to see something different. And Colombia is not like home. It is like Colombia :). But there is something for everyone including European-like squares, museums, a fortress (you can see this on your way into town), boat tours, etc. And, if you are so inclined, you can shop for very high quality emeralds....but bring lots of money :).

 

Hank

[Slugsta]

Snip.

 

This is one of most improved cities we have seen in South/Central America.

 

Hank

 

America?? I was under the impression that Corsica was in Europe.

 

Did you post this in the wrong place, or is there somewhere else with a similar name?

[Hlitner]

America?? I was under the impression that Corsica was in Europe.

 

Did you post this in the wrong place, or is there somewhere else with a similar name?

 

If you read all the posts you will see that somebody "hijacked" the thread and asked about Cartegena. Have no clue how the thread got from Ajaccio to Cartegena...but we have seen stranger stuff on CC :).

 

Hank

[Twickenham]

If you read all the posts you will see that somebody "hijacked" the thread and asked about Cartegena. Have no clue how the thread got from Ajaccio to Cartegena...but we have seen stranger stuff on CC :).

 

Hank

 

Possibly they meant Cartegena Spain.