Fleur de Corse - Algajola

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Located about 10 miles north of Calvi (towards L'Ile Rousse), Algajola (Al-ga-JOE-la) is a small seaside village that's picturesque and very relaxing, outside of high season. There's a lovely white sandy beach, a sea promenade, artisan shops, and its own historic citadel, attacked by the Turks in 1643.

There are a number of good restaurants, but my favorite is Le Chariot. Dining outside in the dappled sunlight of surrounding plane trees and sand under your feet, you'll find everything tastes extra special. A suggestion? Their pizza crust is thin but soft, thanks to the addition of olive oil--try their trois fromage, or fromage avec oignon pizzas along with a pint of Pietra, a refreshing Corsican amber beer made out of chestnuts. It doesn't get much better than that!

(To see pictures of Le Chariot's pizza, click here).