Slow tourism that celebrates local identity

This more respectful, leisurely and balanced approach is reflected, for example, in the cycling routes, which follow a dedicated trail that is one of the most beautiful in Europe. This is the GT20, the Great Corsican Cross-Island Cycle Route. Launched six years ago and modelled on the GR20 – the great randonnée route through the mountainous heart of Corsica – it crosses the island from Bastia to Bonifacio. Spanning a total of 600 km across 12 stages, it can also be tackled in sections, and without too much effort, thanks to the convenience of pedal-assisted electric bikes. This shift towards sustainable transport and environmental protection also directly involves accommodation providers, which now boast dozens of hotels, B&Bs and campsites certified with the European Ecolabel and the Clef Verte. For those seeking an unusual stay, Cervione is home to De Bulle et d’éCorse, where you can sleep under the stars inside transparent bubbles nestled in the Mediterranean scrub. The site uses natural phytoremediation systems with reed beds for wastewater treatment and dry toilets. Travelling along the coast, an unmissable experience is fishing tourism in Cargese with Guillaume, known as U Ciocciu. On his boat, which accommodates a maximum of three people, Guillaume shows travellers the secrets of traditional, selective fishing using longlines, explaining the importance of releasing younger fish to preserve marine biodiversity.