Guide to Muratello

"The small village is made up of low level stone buildings amid myrtle and eucalyptus, and though it is no longer deserted for months at a time as the herds move across the island, the shepherds still make the two day journey from here to the mountains with their flocks on foot. If you're inspired by the rural setting, visit the Murtatello's riding centre, while for your nearest taste of a more modern Corsica, the shops, restaurants and beaches of the island's liveliest resort, Porto Vecchio, are only 6 kilometres away."

Set between the mountains and the soft white sands of the south eastern shore, the small village of Muratello came into being literally as a stop on the beaten track. For centuries, Corsica's shepherds and their herds have travelled across the island with the seasons, spending winters on the island's lowlands, before retreating to the mountains for fresh pastures as summer begins. Where the herds grazed, seasonal settlements for the shepherds appeared, and Muratello is one such village. As you enter the village, you are following the path carved out over the centuries by thousands of tiny feet before you, a real touch of Corsican history.

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