Pairing good coffee with Corsican charcuterie, local cheeses and a tempting selection of sweet treats might sound like quite a feat, but Alta Pausa effortlessly pulls it off. The tarte tatin deserves particular attention, especially with an afternoon coffee after a morning at Cala Ross

By Guest is a handy little larder for Cala Rossa, mixing house-made quiches, pâtés en croûte and mini burgers with a rather good selection of Corsican provisions. Stock up on Dumè Cesari charcuterie, local cheeses, Cap Corse and Bonifacio wines, Bastia-made ice cream, honey and canistrelli.

Lecci’s Wednesday market is a good excuse to swap the beach towel for a basket, with Corsican producers and artisans setting up near the tourist office. Pick up regional produce, something handmade and perhaps a little edible souvenir for later.

Barefoot lunches by the beach, dinners beneath the pines. La Pinède celebrates Corsican produce with market-fresh fish and vegetables plucked from the hotel’s own garden, all with the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio in view.