Rugged, charismatic Bastia, the commercial centre of Corsica, is a treat for all your senses. While imprisoned on Elba, Napoleon claimed he could find his native country by its lovely scent, which still greets Corsica’s summer visitors. The distinctive scent comes from the wild maquis shrubs that cover much of the coast, made up of a tangle of lavender, sage, thyme and other low-growing wild herbs. Throw in Casanis pastis, muscat from Patrimonio and soft white Brocciu cheese, and you have...
[Bastia guide]