With turquoise waters tickling  white powder sands, drawing well-earned comparisons to the Caribbean, and sparkling towns recalling France’s Riviera – the allure of Corsica’s beachside destinations  cannot be overstated. With more than 200 beaches  to choose from, a holiday here is as much about  discovering deserted, half-moon bays  as it is  enjoying the beach clubs,  where heady cocktails and five-star seafood platters appear as if by magic.

Elegant beach holidays for couples and families alike

As exclusive as it sounds,  a  Corsica beach holiday  can also be a family affair, the ice-cream flavours alone enough to capture the little ones’ hearts. And there’s a villa near the beach to suit everyone, from the coastline around Calvi in the north to the white sands of Pinarello, Santa Giulia and Palombaggia near Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio in the south.