COLLIOURE and its SURROUNDING AREAS offer so much to epitomise the Catalan way of life : the neat symmetry of the vineyards that mark the hills around the town, and the hilltop fortifications, all of which offer endless walking possibilities; the 13th century Chateau Royal which dominates the harbour; the 16th century Fort St Elme which overlooks the town, the 17th century Fort Miradou and Church of Notre -Dame -des- Anges , the tiny Chapelle St Vincent which stands above the sea on a rocky peninsula; the bustling market which is the focus of the town on Wednesday and Sunday mornings; the distinctive cuisine which is proudly offered by the many restaurants and cafes which line the streets and quayside; the four town beaches, the secluded and picturesque creeks to the south and the long sandy beaches to the north; the historic town of PERPIGNAN just 20 minutes away, and just over the border, the COSTA BRAVA (CADAQUES and ROSAS), the DALI museum in FIGUERAS, GIRONA and BARCELONA.
COLLIOURE will enchant you with its exceptionally sunny climate, its charming windmill on the top of a hill, its medieval streets, its colours and its light. You will be seduced by its lively atmosphere.You will appreciate its promenade by the sea, its small port with colourful boats, its cafe terraces, its picturesque market with marvellous vegetables and fruits, its beautiful boutiques and art galleries as well as all its numerous festivities.Collioure is also a wine-growing village, and the 'COLLIOURE' wine is famous for its great quality.The vineyards create a unique landscape scattered with dry low walls and small cabins in the vinyeyards called 'casots'.You will discover a lot of paths, tracks, undulating around the vineyards and the scrubland and the panoramic views of the sea, Spain and the many natural cirques which compose this land. Due to the diversity of the landscapes the Côte Vermeille is an ideal place for a family hiking along the sea as well as for an expert rambler.
COLLIOURE with its wonderful preserved environment is ideal for the practice of your favorite sport like swimming, sailing, cycling, climbing (rock in 'Le Rimbau',4 miles from Collioure), hiking (you will find a guide book 'Randonnées en Côte Vermeille ' at the Tourist Information Office of Collioure), golf at St Cyprien (10 miles), horse riding (4,5 miles) and tennis in Collioure (Tennis du Cap Dourats), one of the most beautiful tennis court of the region,1 mile from town center.
The Pyrenees Orientales offer a lot of beautiful villages and towns to visit and we highly recommend: the modern art museum of CERET, the Palais des Rois de Majorque of PERPIGNAN, the Romanesque Prieuré of SERRABONE and the splendid Cathedrale of ELNE, the interesting 'acquarium du laboratoire Arago' of BANYULS SUR MER, the chateau of SALSES, the Byrr Caves of THUIR , the magnificent fortified medieval town of VILLEFRANCHE DE CONFLENT, MOSSET, EVOL, JUJOLS....and the lovely villages of EUS and CASTELNOU.
Other Activities:
climbing, hiking for nature discovery.
