Official walking map
Trails, routes and landmarks to plan walks around Porticcio, Pietrosella and the south shore.
Download the PDFLocal guide to Ruppione and the south shore.
Shops within walking distance, good addresses, beaches, walks, excursions, the ferry shuttle and useful documents to plan your stay from Villa Iché-Poggi.
Map
The local guide on a map.
The villa, the beaches, the walks and the must-sees around Ruppione. Tap a point to find out more.
Local events
Markets, evenings and events near Ruppione.
The events page is planned from the Villa: a morning market, an outing to Isolella, Ajaccio by sea, an evening on the south shore or a last-minute activity.
Direct access
Useful PDF guides to download.
These links open the useful PDF documents directly, without going through a tourist office page.
Official beach guide
Beaches, coves, access and ideas for exploring the coast around Ruppione, Isolella and Porticcio.
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Taravo-Ornano villages guide
Villages, heritage, roads and outing ideas to go beyond the seaside.
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Ajaccio groups and stays brochure
A useful brochure for planning visits around Ajaccio.
Download the PDFLocal map
The essential addresses.
Distances are approximate, from Villa Iché-Poggi at Ruppione. Opening hours may vary with the season.
On foot from the Villa
Local shops.
Around the villa, useful addresses make your stay easier: morning bread, fresh produce, takeaway meals, top-up shopping and practical services without wasting time on the road.
L'Arbre a Pain - Ruppione
Le Ruppione, Pietrosella
5 to 10 min on foot, 2 min by car.
Artisan bread, pastries, cakes, sandwiches and snacks.
Open Google MapsA Furnata Banette
Paese di Ruppione, Pietrosella
10 min on foot, 2 min by car.
Bread, pastries, breakfast and basic groceries.
Open Google MapsBoucherie Stella di Mare
Residence Aghiola, Ruppione
5 min on foot, 2 min by car.
Meat, Corsican charcuterie, deli counter, fine foods and wine cellar.
Le Wok Ruppione
Hameau d'Aghiola, Ruppione
Restaurant and takeaway.
Asian cuisine and takeaway dishes, handy when you want dinner without getting back in the car.
Vival mini-market - Camping Le Sud
South shore, Ruppione
Convenience store nearby.
Fresh produce, organic and local products — useful for small shopping trips between Ruppione and Mare e Sole.
Corsican produce
Delis and wine shops.
Le Marché Corse
Pietrosella - Isolella
About 5 min by car.
Wine cellar, Corsican cheeses, artisan charcuterie and fine foods.
Carrefour Express Isolella
Isolella roundabout
About 5 min by car.
Grocery shopping, click & collect or delivery depending on services available — very handy for filling the fridge when you arrive.
Pêcherie Chez Vanina
Lieu-dit Arciquatra, Pietrosella
Isolella / Ruppione area.
Fishmonger with daily catch: fresh fish, shellfish, seafood and platters prepared on request.
Markets and fresh produce
Markets, food hall and producers.
To cook at the Villa, put together a Corsican aperitif on the terrace or prepare a picnic before a walk, the markets of Porticcio, Ajaccio and the Taravo bring real life to your stay. Times sometimes change with the season: check the official page before you go.
Porticcio market
Tourist office forum, Place Saint-Laurent
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, 9am–1pm.
The easiest from Ruppione for buying fruit, vegetables, Corsican produce and treats before driving back from Porticcio to the Villa.
Porticcio flea market
Tourist office forum
Thursday, 7am–1pm.
An easy outing for a morning stroll, finding a souvenir, having a coffee in Porticcio and heading back to the south-shore beaches.
Marcatu d'Aiacciu (Ajaccio market)
Place Campinchi, Ajaccio
Tuesday to Sunday, 7am–1pm. Local producers on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Ajaccio market pairs perfectly with the ferry shuttle: fish, charcuterie, cheeses, fruit, a coffee on a terrace and a stroll through the old town.
Ajaccio food hall (Halle Gourmande)
Place Campinchi, Ajaccio
Open 7am–2.30pm, with adjusted winter hours from November to March.
A comfortable stop when spending the day in Ajaccio: food to taste, a sheltered break, a city atmosphere and an easy start towards the port, the old town or the Maison Bonaparte.
Taravo producers' shop (Maison des producteurs)
Petreto-Bicchisano
Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am–1 pm and 4–6:45 pm. Sunday morning: 9 am–12:30 pm.
A great idea on the way inland, to Propriano or Sartène: honey, charcuterie, cheeses, wines, biscuits, oils and produce from local farmers.
Serra-di-Ferro market
Main village square
Friday morning from May to September, Saturday morning from December to April.
Keep it for an outing to Cupabia, Porto Pollo or the Taravo: the market is a good reason to drive up to the village before heading back down to the sea.
Guarguale market
Village square
Wednesday, 10.30am–12pm.
A small village market, interesting for those who like to leave the coast and drive through the Ornano villages in the morning.
How to make the most of them from the Villa?
Porticcio is the most practical for morning shopping. Ajaccio is very pleasant by shuttle boat, especially if you combine the market, the Halle Gourmande food hall, Maison Bonaparte and the old town. Petreto-Bicchisano, Serra-di-Ferro and Guarguale add a village-and-producer feel on trips towards the Taravo, Cupabia or the interior.
Practical life
Useful services around the Villa.
For a hassle-free stay, here are the useful services around Pietrosella, Ruppione and Isolella: health, pharmacy, fuel, hairdresser, beauty and practical addresses. Opening hours may vary with the season.
Ruppione medical practice
Paese di Ruppione, Pietrosella
General practitioners nearby for non-urgent needs during your stay. For any emergency: 15 or 112.
Ruppione pharmacy
Arciquatra / Isolella roundabout
Pharmacy, parapharmacy, medical equipment, veterinary products and a MEDADOM teleconsultation booth, according to the official website.
Total petrol station, Pietrosella
D55, Pietrosella
Fuel and essentials before excursions to Ajaccio, Coti-Chiavari, Corte or the south of Corsica.
Hair du Sud
Hairdresser, Pietrosella
A practical address for long stays, weddings, events or last-minute needs.
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Beauty salon, Pietrosella
Wellbeing, treatments and beauty care, to make your stay a truly relaxing break.
Open Google MapsAuberge du Ruppione
Restaurant near Ruppione
Mediterranean cuisine with a view over the Gulf of Ajaccio — a local address to combine with the beach bars and the tables of the south shore.
Beaches and coves
The beaches around the Villa.
Villa Iché-Poggi faces Ruppione beach. To vary your swims, walks and photos, the south shore of the Bay of Ajaccio offers several beaches within easy reach of the villa.
A guide with photos of the real place
Each beach has its own rhythm: Ruppione for being right there, Isolella for an easy walk, Mare e Sole for clear water, Capo di Feno for a wilder excursion.
Ruppione beach
Opposite Villa Iché-Poggi
On foot, just cross the road.
This is the local beach, the one that sets the pace of your stay. The sea in front, the beach bar right next to it, soft morning light and a relaxed atmosphere when you come back from a swim.
Open Google MapsIsolella beaches
Isolella peninsula
A few minutes by car.
A perfect area for combining a swim, a short walk and sea views. Pair it with the fitness trail and the Isolella tower.
Open Google MapsCapo di Feno
Ajaccio area
A large, wild and rugged beach, very photogenic. Great for sunsets, open landscapes and an excursion around Ajaccio.
Open Google MapsBlog articleBeach document, direct access
To see the official map of beaches around Porticcio, Pietrosella and the south shore, use the direct PDF below.
Download the official beach guideGood addresses
Beach bars, restaurants and must-try addresses.
Around Ruppione, Isolella, Porticcio and Ajaccio, here are addresses to choose from as you fancy: a meal with your feet in the sand, a Corsican table, a simple break after the beach, an evening in Ajaccio or a village address.
The beach bar and the beach opposite
From the Villa, you simply cross over to the beach and the beach bar. Families love how easy it is; couples enjoy walking back after a drink or dinner facing the sea.
Auberge du Ruppione
Le Ruppione, Pietrosella
Close to the Villa.
A local restaurant very close by, more homely and traditional than the beach restaurants.
Le Wok Ruppione
Hameau d'Aghiola, Ruppione
Close to the Villa.
Takeaway or eat in: another nearby option when you do not want to take the car again.
Paillote A Stagnola
Ruppione, Pietrosella
Close to the beach and the Camping Le Sud area.
A handy table for varying your meals around Ruppione without heading to Ajaccio: simple cooking, a south-shore setting and quick access from the Villa.
Camping Le Sud restaurant
Ruppione, Pietrosella
Nearby, between the Villa and Mare e Sole.
Practical for a simple meal after the beach or an easy family option — a neighbourhood spot rather than a big night out.
Casa Medea
Isolella, Pietrosella
A few minutes by car.
A nice address to combine with a walk on Isolella, the fitness trail or a swim in the small coves nearby.
Alta Rocca
Porticcio
About 10 min by car.
Refined Corsican cuisine, local produce and an elegant atmosphere.
Open Google MapsPasta e Gusto
Ajaccio
About 30 min by car.
A local Italian restaurant to vary from the Corsican tables and beach bars.
Open Google MapsAuberge Chez Séraphin
Péri
About 35 min by car.
A Corsican institution: grills, wood-fired cooking and a village atmosphere.
Open Google MapsSea and maquis
Walks, fitness trails and hikes.
From Ruppione, you can alternate short walks, maquis trails, viewpoints over the Bay of Ajaccio and longer excursions to Coti-Chiavari, Bocognano or Corte.
Fitness trail to the Isolella tower
Isolella peninsula, Pietrosella
A few minutes by car from the Villa.
An easy loop for walking, gentle jogging or getting some air among pines, low maquis, rocks and sea views. The perfect outing in the morning before the beach, at the end of the day, or in spring when the light softens.
From Ruppione to Mare e Sole
Pietrosella coastline
Easy to moderate depending on the route.
A walk between beach, rocks and maquis, with the sea often in view. It gives your stay a nice flow: set off from the Villa, follow the south shore to the Mare e Sole area, then return to the calm of Ruppione.
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Coti-Chiavari reservoir
Above the old penitentiary
About 20 to 30 min by car depending on where you start.
A more secret nature outing, with maquis, hills, traces of history and changing views. It works very well outside summer, when you want something other than the beach without going too far.
See the areaBlog article
Capu di Muru
Coti-Chiavari
1h30 return walk to the tower, or 3 to 4 hours for the loop.
A great south-shore classic: a track through the maquis, a Genoese tower, old walls and views over the Gulf of Ajaccio in fine weather. For confident walkers.
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Voile de la Mariée waterfall
Bocognano
About 1h15 by car.
Forest, river, cool air and a waterfall: an inland excursion very different from the beach. It shows a more mountainous Corsica, pleasant when the weather invites you to leave the coast for a few hours.
Open Google MapsBlog article
Corte and central Corsica
Day trip
Mountains, citadel and valleys.
Corte offers a complete change of scene: leave the south shore, cross the interior and find the mountains and a historic town in the heart of the island.
La Parata and the Sanguinaires islands
Ajaccio
Best in the late afternoon.
An absolute classic of the Bay of Ajaccio: an easy walk, a Genoese tower, an open horizon and the sunset. From the Villa, it is a lovely outing between sea and heritage.
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Sentier des Crêtes and the Bois des Anglais
Hills above Ajaccio
Panoramic walk, depending on the section chosen.
A great idea for walkers: leave the centre of Ajaccio, climb to the ridges, cross the maquis and enjoy wide views over the gulf. Best on a clear day, with water and good shoes.
Find the starting pointBlog article
Capo di Feno
Ajaccio area
A wilder seaside excursion.
A large open beach, wind, light and a sense of space. Capo di Feno complements Ruppione: less immediate, more rugged, beautiful for a photo outing or a sunset.
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Lac de Tolla
Prunelli valley
About 30 min from Ajaccio, longer from the south shore depending on traffic.
A reservoir lake, a mountain road, seasonal water activities and cooler landscapes. A perfect idea to vary from the beaches during a stay of several nights.
Choose according to the time you have
For an hour or two: Isolella, Ruppione, Mare e Sole. For half a day: the Coti-Chiavari reservoir, Capu di Muru, the Sanguinaires or Capo di Feno. For a real excursion: Bocognano, Corte or Lac de Tolla. This range makes the Villa appealing in summer, but also in spring and autumn.
Read our blog articles: The maquis in spring • South-shore hikes • The customs officers' path • What to do at Ruppione
Activities near Ruppione
Plenty to fill your stay without leaving the south shore.
Surfing at Ruppione, horse riding along the shore, diving, jet-ski, scooters, cycling, well-being, adventure or heritage: these activities complement the beach and give ideas to families, couples and groups.
Surfing Corsica
Ruppione beach
The most natural activity for the Villa: surfing, board sports, lessons and a beach atmosphere right where you stay.
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Riding centre
Rides along the water
An outing loved by families and nature lovers: horses, coastline, light and the south shore.
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Maeva Plongée
Diving and underwater exploration
To discover the gulf differently, from a first dive to a guided outing and underwater memories.
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Cappai Jet
Jet-ski and thrills
A sportier sea option to vary from swimming and add excitement to holidays with friends.
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Corsica Flyboard
Board sports and thrills
A memorable activity for those who want an original experience during their stay.
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Trott'n'roll Corsica
Electric scooters
A fun way to discover the south shore, handy for groups and teenagers.
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E-Bike Mountain
Electric bikes
To explore further without turning the day into a gruelling hike.
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Petreto adventure park
Treetop adventure for families
An active alternative when you want to leave the beach for a few hours.
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Escape game
A unique activity
A great option when the weather is less beach-friendly, or for a family evening.
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Bains de Taccana
Thermal waters and massages
A well-being break, ideal off-season or after several active days.
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Gioia di Natura and the eco-museum
Nature and local heritage
Two complementary ideas for getting to know the region beyond the beach.
Good to know
Ruppione's strength is a beach right there and, around it, enough activities to fill a week: surfing, riding, diving, boat trips, cycling, well-being, heritage, markets and local events.
Culture and outings
Visits and excursions around Ajaccio.
The south shore makes it easy to reach Ajaccio, the Gravona valley and the first roads inland. These outings complement the beaches and add depth to stays of several nights.
Maison Bonaparte
Ajaccio old town
The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, a listed historic monument turned national museum. A strong visit to combine with the Porticcio–Ajaccio ferry shuttle to avoid parking.
Domaine des Milelli
Hills above Ajaccio
A 12-hectare estate with an age-old olive grove and the Bonapartes' former country house. A gentle heritage walk, lovely in spring or autumn.
Palais Fesch - Fine Arts Museum
Rue Cardinal Fesch, Ajaccio
A major museum to enrich a day in Ajaccio: Italian paintings, the imperial chapel, a library and a stroll along one of the liveliest streets in the centre.
Napoleon's departure point
Near Alta Rocca, south shore
A small historical landmark: a reminder that outings nearby mix beach, beach restaurants, good food and traces of Corsican history.
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Wine bars
Rue du Roi de Rome, Ajaccio
A good address for the end of a day in town: a warm atmosphere, glasses to share and an easy walk back to the ferry shuttle for Porticcio.
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Napoleon's grotto and Place d'Austerlitz
Casone district, Ajaccio
A short, symbolic stop to complete the Napoleon trail: a statue, an esplanade, a grotto linked to the legend of Napoleon's childhood, and paths leading up into the hills.
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A Cupulatta - Tortoise park
Vero, Gravona valley
An animal park dedicated to land and water tortoises, in a natural setting between Ajaccio and Corte. A great family outing when you want to alternate beach, nature and discovery.
Corte
Central Corsica
A historic university town in the heart of the island: citadel, mountains, valleys and an inland Corsican atmosphere. A great day out to discover a Corsica other than the coast.
Open Google MapsLac de Tolla
Prunelli valley
A lake, a village, a panoramic road and seasonal water activities. An outing that complements the Ruppione beaches perfectly, especially when you want cooler air and some relief.
Practical infoSanguinaires islands
Pointe de la Parata, Ajaccio
An iconic spot on the Bay of Ajaccio, known for its sunsets, sea views and easy walk around La Parata.
Open Google MapsTo Ajaccio without a car
Porticcio – Ajaccio ferry shuttle.
The ferry shuttle links Porticcio to Ajaccio in about 20 minutes. It is one of the most pleasant ways to reach the town centre, the Tino Rossi harbour, the old town and the museums without looking for a parking space.
The service runs all year, with more crossings in season. Always check the timetable before leaving, as sea conditions can change or cancel crossings.
Useful shuttle links
Weather, webcam and surf
Before choosing beach, walk or ferry.
The weather shapes your plans: surfing at Ruppione, a walk on Isolella, the shuttle to Ajaccio, a boat trip or a quieter day.
Webcams and weather
Porticcio, the Bay of Ajaccio, Meteoblue webcams and useful info before you set off.
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