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Customs (Port Tino Rossi), 3 quai l'Herminier, Tel: +33 (0)495 51 71 51

Customs (Port Charles-Ornano), Tel: +33 (0)4 95 51 75 10

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Situated on the west coast of the island, Ajaccio occupies a sheltered position at the foot of wooded hills. This is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, and his association with the town are everywhere.

The harbour lies to the east of the town and is protected to the south by a peninsula crowned by a citadel.

Port Charles Ornano
Bureau du Port, bd Chas Bonaparte, 20000 Ajaccio , Corsica, France
Tel:+33 4 95 22 31 98, Fax:+33 4 95 20 98 08, VHF Channel 09
Marina has 160 visitors' berths, water, electricity, toilets and showers. It can be entered by day and night but care is needed in strong S & SW winds. 20 ton crane & 50 ton boat hoist.

Port de Plaisance Tino Rossi
Quai de la Citadelle, 2000 Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Tel:+33 4 95 51 22 72(Hbr M)/ +33 4 95 51 55 43 (Port Office), Fax:+33 4 95 21 93 28, VHF Channel 09
Marina has 120 visitors' berths and 35 alongside the quay. Water, electricity, toilets, showers and launderette. There are 20 and 40 ton cranes.

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