Location: Collioure in France
Nearest Airport:
Perpignan at 25
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Nearest Ferry:
Port Vendres at 2
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Nearest Train:
Collioure at 2
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Nearest Motorway:
Le Boulou at 10
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 250.0
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Car: recommended
Collioure is a beautiful, ancient and atmospheric town, built round the medieval castle and port. The castle in its present form dates from the 10th century and was the summer residence of the King of Majorca when this region was part of Spain. In the 11th and 12th centuries the harbour and castle were used by the Knights Templars for the export of wine to finance the crusades. Nearby Port Vendres is a busy commercial port. A visit to the vineyards is a favourite with our guests. Picasso, Matisse and Derain painted here. When you have experienced the quality of the light, you will understand why. You are sure to enjoy the lovely narrow streets of old fisherman´s cottages, interesting shops and artists studios. Like anchovies? Then visit the factory! Try oysters for breakfast! It is worth exploring the Pyrenees. There are great walks. Close by in Spain is Cadaques where Dali lived and painted, the Greek ruins of Empuria Brava, the ceramics town of Besalu, medieval Girona and Barcelona.