Paesi Di San Martinu

Much of the joy of a stay somewhere like this is in discovering quiet trails and perhaps finding places to go for a swim. You can walk to a Bronze-Age ‘torra’ in about 50 minutes from the site, wander around waterfalls (the closest being 15 minutes' drive) or just head down to the river (15 minutes' walk) for a dip in the cool water. If you fancy something a bit more hardcore, there are challenging climbs to be had around Plateau du Coscione and Col de Bavella (both around an hour's drive), and several places where you can have a go at canyoning. On a more gentle note, you can also stop in at L’Usu Corsu to take a tour of their pig farm and learn about the traditional art of charcuterie (with the odd tasting, of course). A day trip to the coast is doable from here, too – perhaps wandering around the town of Propriano or hitting the sands of Plage de Porticcio (both 50 minutes). Alternatively, a drive of a little under an hour gets you to Ajaccio, to wander around the old port and visit Napoleon-themed attractions.