Argelès-sur-mer
Here, in the Languedoc-Roussillon, at the gates of Catalonia and Spain, 20 km south from Perpignan, the sea meets the moutains…
Pyrénées-Orientales:
The seaside resort of Argelès-sur-Mer and the traditionnal village are the boundary between the sandy coast of Roussillon and the rocky coves of the Vermeille coast, at 12,5 miles from the Spanish border.
In Argelès there are breathtaking landscapes, between sea and mountains, with 300 days of sunshine per year!
Catalan traditions, gastronomy, viticulture and well-being are waiting for you in a preserved environment.
Argelès-sur-Mer, it’s 7 km of sandy beaches, 3 km of rocky coast, a seaside resort that benefits of the blue flag for its beaches and its port. The blue flag insure you of a clean swimming area. And the beach is cleaned every day during summer.
The port of 700 rings is equipped with every services.
Take the time to enjoy the natural Argelès: it offers you its unexpected setting on the foot of the Pyreneas, sourounded by vineyards and copper-colored by the sun villages.
Must see:
- Two nature reserves : the seafront of the Mas Larrieu, and the wood of the Massane in the heart of the Albères’ uplands.
- The Casa des Albères, a museum of popular arts and traditions.
- The park of the Valmy castel.