the Isle of Beauty relies on its spa towns

This is not necessarily the region you would first think of for a spa treatment. And yet, Corsica is home to natural resources that date back to antiquity. They are very effective in treating skin diseases such as eczema. It is also a wealth that is too little exploited today. But some inhabitants and mayors of municipalities dream of restoring Corsica to its status as a flagship of hydrotherapy.

Fabrice Balland, director of Sapone Nustrale, launched a business of soaps made from thermal water. “It feels so good. People want it because it’s been known for generations and generations”, he assures. He sells about 50 soaps a day. A development of the economy around the springs, which exist in other Corsican towns and villages.