Birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte and home to some awe-inspiring natural landscapes, Southern Corsica (or Corse-du-Sud) entices with outdoor pursuits, remnants of prehistoric settlements and stunningly diverse scenery. From the dramatic white cliffs of Bonifacio to the whimsical rock formations of Piana to the uninhabited Lavezzi Islands and white-sand beaches, Southern Corsica has plenty to capture your imagination.
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Facts| Population: | 351,255 (2023) |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Medical: 15
Police: 17
Fire: 18
Mobile emergency number: 112 |
| Newspapers: | Corse-Matin – www.corsematin.com |
| Opening Hours: | Although business hours vary, there is often a lunch break at most shops and small businesses, making the customary working hours from 8:30/9am to 1/1:30pm and from 2/2:30pm to 6/7pm. Most businesses close on Sundays. |
| Tourist Information: | Tourist Information Centre in Ajaccio
3 Boulevard du Roi Jérôme, Ajaccio
Open Mon–Sat 9am–12:30pm / 2pm–6pm
+33 4 95 51 53 03 |
