Corsica's south coast does a convincing Indian Ocean impression, and Palombaggia is the pick: red rocks, umbrella pines and long shallows the temperature of bathwater by July. It's family-friendly without being tame, with paddleboards for hire and a couple of excellent beach restaurants. June and September are the sweet spots, when the light turns golden and the crowds thin out.
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