The Mediterranean resort of Canet:
Although Canet has a very famous local history with fishing and the natural wildlife that has made its home in Canet's beautiful lakes, Canet was developed as a holiday resort from the turn of the 19th century. From this time, with its attractive villas, Canet quickly became the fashionable Mediterranean resort for the wealthy from Perpignan and Roussillon. Today it retains an elegance and calmness above many of its Mediterranean neighbours. Promenading along Canet's beautiful manicured beaches with the backdrop of The Pyrenees and the view down to Spain is a summer evening custom for the locals and holidaymakers alike.
Roussillon, The Med, The Pyrenees & Spain:
This is a truly superb region for any type of holiday you could wish for and at any time of year. Roussillon is the sunniest part of France with app. 320 sunshine days a year with the autumn being a real treat and break from colder parts of Europe. The region is rightly proud of its miles of uninterrupted beaches. Taking a riding lesson on the beach is a real treat. The famous and beautiful Collioure, Ceret and Figueres in Spain are loaded with artistic history. The majestic Pyrenees wrap themselves around Roussillon and tumble into the Med, the lush countryside is quite simply carpeted with sun-baked vineyards.
The colourful and exotic city of Perpignan:
Just a few kilometres away is the colourful and exotic city of Perpignan. It takes ten minutes by car or there is a bus from outside the Malibu entrance. It is hard to think how anyone would want for more from a city. It is full of sophisticated shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and music clubs. There are many interesting festivals held in the city during the year. The old quarter of the city is home to several multi-cultural food markets and full of fascinating Catalan architecture. The icing on the cake is that almost at every turn, the city is full of exotic palm trees.
Golf:
This apartment is situated just about two miles from the St.Cyprien golf course itself only half a mile from the Mediterranean. St.Cyprien has both 18 hole and 9 hole courses. The 18 hole course is par 73 and 6480m. In this Roussillon region there is also the spectacular Domain De Falgos, 18-hole course, par 70 and 5047m, with views overlooking both Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees and also to the CostaBrava in Spain. There are also 9 hole courses at Amelie Les Bains and Camprodon. From the apartment it is only 30 minutes drive to the border with Spain where you can enjoy the CostaBrava courses at Torremirona Golf Club which has 18 holes and is par 72 and 6245m and Peralada Gold Club which has both an 18 and a 9 hole course and is par 71 with a length of 6704m. When you return back to the apartment, you can then enjoy the on-site facilities of two bars, two restaurants, a gym and during low season periods, access to the Olympic sized, heated swimming pool. The apartment is only 20 minutes drive from the airport.
