Parata Point is 11 km from central Ajaccio along the Sanguinaires road (RD111), about 25 minutes by car according to the Grand Site. Bus line 5 goes there from Place de Gaulle; a tourist train and a panoramic coach leave from Place Foch. The Grand Site car park is charged from 8 am to 7.45 pm. To land on Mezzu Mare, shuttles leave in season from Tino Rossi harbour; the La Parata pontoon has had no departures since 2020.
Key facts
- By car: 11 km on the RD111, paid parking (€2.60 an hour, €7 for 5 to 12 hours).
- By bus: line 5 from Place de Gaulle, timetables on the Muvistrada network.
- Tourist train and panoramic coach from Place Foch.
- Ajaccio airport: 22.5 km and about 32 min to La Parata.
Ways to get there
| Means | Departure | Key fact |
|---|---|---|
| Car | central Ajaccio | 11 km on the RD111, about 25 min (Grand Site) |
| Bus line 5 | Place de Gaulle | Muvistrada network, Ajaccio area |
| Tourist train | Place Foch | in season |
| Panoramic coach | Place Foch | Ajaccio Vision |
| On foot | Bois des Anglais | Crêtes trail, about 4 h 30 |
| Boat to Mezzu Mare | Tino Rossi harbour, Porticcio | in season |
From the airport and the rest of Corsica
| Starting point | To La Parata |
|---|---|
| Ajaccio airport | 22.5 km, about 32 min |
| Central Ajaccio (Place Foch) | 11.6 km, about 19 min |
| Bastia airport | 144 km, about 2 h 29 |
| Figari airport | 133 km, about 2 h 16 |
Times calculated with OpenStreetMap (OSRM). Ajaccio airport is Corsica’s busiest, with 1.6 million passengers in 2024.
Parking
The Grand Site car park is charged every day, bank holidays included, from 8 am to 7.45 pm.
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 30 min | €1.50 |
| 1 h | €2.60 |
| 2 h | €4 |
| 3 h | €4.70 |
| 4 to 5 h | €6 |
| 5 to 12 h | €7 |
Rates published by the Grand Site, accessed on 9 November 2026. Campervans pay the same rate but may only park in the daytime, without setting up. Residents of Ajaccio and the CAPA area are exempt with a permit issued at the visitor centre.
Reaching the islands
Shuttles leave in season from Tino Rossi harbour, in the heart of Ajaccio, and from Porticcio. See the boat trip comparison. At La Parata itself, see Parata Point; for the road, the Sanguinaires road.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to La Parata without a car?
By bus line 5 from Place de Gaulle, or by the tourist train and panoramic coach that leave from Place Foch, according to the Grand Site.
How much is parking at the Sanguinaires?
The Grand Site lists €1.50 for 30 minutes, €2.60 an hour, €4 for 2 hours and €7 for 5 to 12 hours, charged every day from 8 am to 7.45 pm.
Where do boats to the Sanguinaires leave from?
From Tino Rossi harbour in Ajaccio and from Porticcio. Departures from the La Parata pontoon have been suspended since 2020.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Timetables and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Grand Site of the Sanguinaires Islands, getting there (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Grand Site, parking: rates (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia (French), Ajaccio-Napoléon-Bonaparte airport: 2024 traffic, accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times to La Parata, accessed 9 November 2026
- Nave Va, contacts and departures from Ajaccio and Porticcio (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
