Swap the beach lounger for a little action at Le Ponton Corse, with waterskiing, wakeboarding and towable inflatables taking over Saint-Cyprien's waters. Lessons run in the morning, with boat rides and wake sessions continuing into the evening.

Follow the sandy path through the marshes to this tucked-away beach shack, where Corsican fish specialities meet a rather lovely view of Saint-Cyprien. A little treasure hunt before lunch, if you will.

Le Tiki has been a Saint-Cyprien institution since 1963, still family-run and now spanning a beach restaurant, private beach and rooftop lounge. Mouth-watering tuna steaks, wood-fired pizzas and cocktails keep things going from lunch into the evening, when DJs take over.

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