Perched high in the hills, 8km along a tortuous road northwest of Bastia, this veteran family-run hotel makes a brilliant halfway house between city and wilderness. Summertime ushers in dreamy lounging in the bijou back garden, by the pool or on the panoramic terrace – the sea views will leave you smitten.
Perfect the experience with dinner in its much-lauded restaurant, where produce is locally sourced (mains €18 to €30, menus €25 to €55). Reservations recommended.