Bonifacio, Corsica

A citadel town perched on white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, its houses overhanging the sea, with views across the strait to Sardinia. Walk the cliff path for the best views of the old town, and climb the 'King of Aragon's Staircase', 187 steps carved into the cliff.

Boat trips from the harbour visit the sea caves and the cliffs, and the Lavezzi Islands, a nature reserve with turquoise water. Corsica's beaches nearby, such as Santa Giulia and Rondinara, are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.