Plage du Peru

Drop anchor off Plage du Péru, a wide, sandy sweep of coastline just 1.5 km north of the village of Cargèse on Corsica's wild west coast. The water shifts from turquoise to deep blue as you move offshore, and the beach is backed by gentle hills and a small river. It's a beautifully unspoiled spot, and Cargèse itself is worth the short walk for its fascinating dual-church village history and local taverns.