Aspres Holiday rentals

Make a holiday rental gite or villa in Aspres, France your home away from home

Located deep in the Pyrenees-Orientales department of Languedoc-Roussillon area, Aspres is a delightful rural area where outdoor activities in the crisp mountain air and the strong Catalan influence make Aspres a magnificent place to go on holiday and relax. With its mountainous situation, and ease of access to the beaches of the Mediterranean, holidays to Aspres mean very different things to different holiday makers.

Things to do on holiday in Aspres, France

Aspres is an outdoor activity hot spot. The hangliding and paragliding from the Aspres Range has become very popular with those who like to take to the skies, and the stunning mountain trails which cross the region are hugely celebrated by the walking and hiking community. Horse riding holidays to Aspres have become increasingly popular in recent years, as stables invest in their facilities and take advantage of the awe-inspiring scenery which they are surround by. In summer, the numerous vineyards of the region are happily open to visitors, and both wine tasting holidays and vineyard tours thrive in the area.

The mountain streams flowing towards the Mediterranean are magnets for fishermen. Teeming with fish, Aspres cottages are often filled with those hoping to walk into the hills with a fishing rod and catch super. Permits to fish are required, but are easily obtained. Surrounding Aspres are some excellent golf courses, which will not fail to provide a challenge to even the most experienced golfers.

A villa in Aspres is only 20 minutes from the famous Mediterranean beaches of Canet and St Cyprien, so you can easily have an afternoon swimming and lazing on the beach. Twenty minutes in the other direction, the Spanish city of Figures lures visitors to see the famous Dali Museum and the beaches of Mediterranean Spain.

Places to holiday in Aspres, France

Thuir is a beautiful town which has managed to infuse both French and Catalan cultures seamlessly. Thuir is a colourful and attractive little town, with a weekly market and archaeological remains which gently tell the history of the town. Thuir too is an outdoor sports haven. Those looking to enjoy the spectacular caving, canyoning, white water rafting and paragliding flock to Aspres accommodation in Thuir.

In the valley between Thuir and Ceret is the peaceful, highly sought after village of Caixas, a centre for activity within striking distance of the coast and the larger market towns. The village is a blissfully peaceful yet highly connected village, adorned with luxurious villas and holiday rental apartments, perfect for recuperation, especially if you visit the thermal baths of St Thomas les Bains.

The colourful town of Ille-sur-Tet has a wonderfully bustling little centre, offering all the amenities and facilities you could wish for. On market day, the already bright town square becomes a hive of activity, where local fish, wine and cheese can be bought for next to nothing.

Weather in Aspres, France

The weather in Aspres is exceptional. Summer days can reach up to 40?C in July and August, although the altitude and sea breezes mean that the weather does remain refreshingly hot, but not unbearable. Winters are much colder as Aspres becomes a haven for skiing and snowboarding. Average temperatures drop to around 5?C.

Flights to Aspres, France

Aspres is easy to reach, and there are plenty of options so you can reach your holiday rental in Aspres with little problem. RyanAir fly to Perpignan (PGF), Carcassonne (CCF) and Girona (GRO) from across the UK, all of which are within an hour of Aspres. Alternatively, you can catch the TGV from Paris to Perpignan.