Vacances ULVF - U Libecciu

Photogenic Calvi Citadel is a sprawling fortress overlooking its namesake town; stroll up there through cobbled streets in around half an hour for far-reaching views over the marina and bay to the hills of the Haute-Balagne. For even more dramatic views over Calvi and the western corner of Corsica, drive up to the pink-hued chapel at Notre Dame de la Serra (15 minutes’ drive). Pick a clear evening and the sunset will be spectacular too. Honey-coloured villages pepper the foothills of the Haute-Balagne; much-restored Pigna (half an hour) is a treasure trove of craft workshops and bars with more peerless views. The medieval houses of Sant’Antonino (25 minutes) are built into the hillside; when you’ve explored, head on down to the main square for a sundowner under the canopy of trees. The sandy stretch of Calvi beach (10 minutes’ walk) is just the job for sunbathing, swimming and messing around in boats. Those of you with sea legs can embark on cruises to coastal Scandola Nature Reserve (half an hour by boat), where dark-red cliffs are indented with caves and bizarre rock formations rise from the sea.