Rena means ‘sand’ in Corsican, an apt name for this beachfront table where Roman cooking meets Corsican produce. Chef Lorenzo di Saverio folds local lamb, herbs and seafood into dishes inspired by his native Rome, with the waves providing the right soundtrack.

A small cove of white sand and clear, shallow water on Porto-Vecchio’s coast, surrounded by ochre rocks and Corsican maquis. Bringing a snorkel is highly recommended.

Sitting right on Cala Rossa, with tables beneath the lentisks, Ranch'O Plage dishes Corsican specialities, fresh local catch and wood-fired pizza. Its beach service also means you can claim a lounger and order homemade ice cream without going far. Remember to book ahead during high season.

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.