Camping Dolce Vita

You’ll want to start in Calvi (five minutes’ drive) of course – it’s got a stunning long sandy beach with plenty of watersports activities for the energetic and sun loungers to hire for the not-so-energetic. Follow the beach along to the far end to get to the centre of the historic town, for a walk around its ramparts, its cobbled streets and its cathedral (where you should certainly try to catch one of the concerts of polyphonic singing). Work up an appetite for a meal back in town with a half-hour walk up to Notre Dame Della Serra, on a hilltop above the centre – there are some spectacular views from here, and you’ll often hear live music being played too. For a more leisurely outing, take the little train to L’Île-Rousse (or drive in 20 minutes) for three sandy beaches and some great places to eat. If you’re all about the beaches, mix it up with outings to Plage de l’Arinella and Algajola (10 minutes’ drive) or Bodri (15 minutes), a secluded white-sand beach accessible only on foot.