Corsican Places, the UK's leading Corsica holiday specialist, is highlighting Corsica's appeal as a destination for food and wine-led travel.

The island combines dramatic coastline, mountain scenery and beaches with a distinctive culinary identity shaped by French and Italian influences. Corsican cuisine is rooted in local produce, traditional recipes and seasonal eating, with long, relaxed meals forming a key part of island life.

Regional specialities include wild boar casserole (civet de sanglier), Corsican lamb, and charcuterie such as figatellu sausage and prisutu ham, alongside brocciu cheese. Coastal menus feature fresh seafood including red mullet, sea bream, langoustines and oysters, while desserts such as fiadone and chestnut-flour sweets reflect the island's culinary heritage.

Corsica is also gaining recognition for its wines, particularly in regions such as Patrimonio, Ajaccio and Sartène. Indigenous grape varieties including Vermentino and Nielluccio produce distinctive whites, reds and rosés, complemented by local aperitifs such as Muscat and Cap Corse.

Charlotte Eames, Product Manager at Corsican Places, said:

“Our holidays allow visitors to explore Corsica's hidden gourmet gems, from local markets and vineyards to intimate village bistros, all at a pace that suits them.”

Corsican Places offers a range of flexible holiday options including self-drive and walking tours, along with private villas, apartments and boutique hotels, enabling visitors to explore the island's food and wine culture with ease and independence.

Recent additions include Casa Rosa Pigna, a spacious four-bedroom traditional villa on the edge of the hilltop village of Pigna, in Corsica's sought-after Balagne region. Perched high above the coast, the village is known for its terracotta rooftops, colourful shutters and creative community, with artisan workshops, small galleries and a rich musical heritage creating a distinctly local atmosphere.

For couples or small families seeking a peaceful base in southern Corsica, Casa-di-pruno is a charming two-bedroom bergerie-style retreat with stunning mountain views. Set between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio, it offers easy access to renowned vineyards including Clos Canarelli and Domaine de Torraccia, as well as the local markets and restaurants that showcase the island's rich food and wine culture.

With demand continuing to grow for experience-led travel focused on authentic food, wine and culture, Corsica is increasingly well placed to meet this trend.

Corsican Places is currently offering a “Kids Go Free promotion”, alongside a “no fuel surcharge” policy across holiday packages for summer 2026.

For more information visit corsica.co.uk.

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Corsican Places is a trade name of Serenity Holidays, a fully bonded tour operator under ATOL 1866 and a member of ABTOT 5216, ABTA and AITO. For further information please contact: press-office@serenityholidays.co.uk.