Things to do in Saint-Florent: beaches, the Agriates and Cap Corse

Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Saint-Florent, Hôtel La Roya **** gives you easy access to this charming village, overlooked by its superb Romanesque cathedral. Saint-Florent ranks as the leading marina in Corsica. Nestled at the end of its sublime gulf, it is a sailing paradise, famous for being recognised as one of the most popular resorts in Haute-Corse. Its delightful little streets, packed with small traditional restaurants where chefs vie with one another in inventiveness, give it an Indian-summer air almost all year round.

The marina is home to sailing boats, RIBs, trawlers, pointus (traditional fishing boats) and other vessels which, as night falls, light up the long promenade that follows the outline of this unmissable port of call. Thanks to its reputation, the port has also opened up to cruise ships, and it is not unusual to see truly exceptional vessels anchored in the middle of the gulf. Handsome houses run down to meet the sea, and in high season the nights come alive to the rhythm of bands and dances that bring locals and visitors together in the streets, on the squares and on café terraces. The history of Saint-Florent is also illustrated by its unmissable Pisan Romanesque cathedral of the Nebbiu, with its polychrome walls, its frescoes and the reliquary of Saint Florent.

An invitation to escape to the heart of a region as surprising as it is magnificent. Walking the Sentier des Douaniers is ideal for discovering the beauty and richness of Corsica's natural heritage. Running along the coastline, this path is a succession of fine-sand coves and rocks plunging into the sea. A real feast for the eyes, accessible directly from Hôtel La Roya ****.

The famous D80 takes you to discover many villages nestled between land and sea. Wine lovers will be won over by the pretty wine-growing village of Patrimonio. Lovers of culture and historic buildings will be delighted by a journey through picturesque villages such as Murato, Nonza and Erbalunga, to name but a few.

The fishing ports follow one after another, yet no two are alike, each with a charm of its own that leaves no one indifferent. The perfect opportunity for a gourmet break to savour the delicious spiny lobsters for which Centuri is renowned. Discover this peninsula between sea and mountains, where all the attractions of Corsica come together as one. A Mediterranean gem just minutes from your luxury hotel in Saint-Florent.

The Patrimonio appellation, named after a small village not far from Saint-Florent and the pearl of Corsican winemaking, offers powerful, elegant red wines with captivating aromas of red fruit and spice, as well as fresh, floral whites. Nestled between mountains and sea, these vineyards, cultivated with passion, embody the soul of a region rich in traditions and unique flavours. An oenological treasure sought after by connoisseurs the world over.