Hôtel Version Maquis Santa Manza

For those who’ve never experienced the Corsican maquis, it’s an unmistakably evocative scent. Warmed by the Mediterranean sun, a unique blend of wild-growing herbs and fragrant shrubs release a deliciously pungent, musky aroma that spikes the summer air. And if it’s a scent that’s up your street, you’ll love staying here – nestled among miles of wild maquis shrub just 10 minutes outside Bonifacio. The pick of the three accommodation options here is the Shepherd House, a standalone stone hut that, while rustic-looking from the outside, is a cocoon of luxury inside.