Founded around 1759 by Pascal Paoli, "Isola Rossa", so named for its red porphyry rocky islet, surrounds a bay bounded to the northwest by ochre-coloured rocks and to the south by a white sandy beach.

Proud to draw the delighted visitor into the lively atmosphere of its cobbled streets, the old town offers an opportunity to discover remnants of the past (15th-century Genoese tower, fortifications, etc.).

Opposite the covered market with its ancient colonnades hosting local producers, Paoli Square, the liveliest spot in the town, invites relaxation with its benches, fountain, and cafés.

To leave this little paradise, "u trinichellu", a 1950s railcar, connects to Calvi and provides access to the most beautiful beaches (Bodri, Davia and Sant'Ambroggio marinas).

Still along the seaside, Saleccia Park, through its botanical trail, reveals seven hectares of scrubland and Mediterranean vegetation. Just a few minutes away, the Reginu golf course offers a 9-hole course, allowing for a sporting break in a unique setting.

Further south, between Galéria and Porto, at the heart of the maritime façade of Corsica's Regional Park, the Scandola reserve, created in 1975, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects 900 hectares of land and 1000 hectares of marine area.

The keystone of a natural edifice, the Regional Park houses magnificent forests criss-crossed by numerous hiking trails. Among them, the Bonifato forest, a classified site of the Park, marks the starting point of the GR20, a long-distance hiking trail, one of the most beautiful and renowned in Europe.

A captivating island where scents and colours mingle and blend, Corsica offers travellers a rich historical heritage, island culture and traditions expressed in crafts and polyphonic singing, expressions and reflections of the past struggles of the island and its inhabitants.