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.

Fancy a little movement between beach days? Cala Rossa Sporting Club has four courts for tennis and padel, with professional coaching and hourly court hire.