Surrounded by scenic mountains on the shore of one of the most beautiful gulfs in the world, Ajaccio is a friendly stopping place with an agreable climate. An elegant city, pleasant to live and a delight to discover, Ajaccio the regional capital, has kept its charm of a small mediterranean town with a rich and varied architectural heritage. The city of Ajaccio benefits from a very sunny and luminous climate. It has a permanent sea breeze, cooling the torrid summer heat.