Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France your home away from home

If you need to escape to a rural, sun blessed and laidback resort in with both stunning beaches and mountains at your disposal, taking a holiday rental villa in Banyuls-sur-Mer is perfect! Located deep in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of southern France, Banyuls-sur-Mer is a wonderful town with an undeniable Catalan atmosphere, glorious sandy beaches and vine covered foothills of the Pyrenees which are decorated with small whitewashed churches which glisten in the Mediterranean sun.

Things to do on holiday in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France

There are many things to do in Banyuls-sur-Mer. Originally a small fishing village and wine producing village, Banyuls-sur-Mer lost some income as much of the coastline was designated a Marine Sanctuary. However, the scuba diving and snorkelling which is now possible in the area has easily made up for it. Banyuls wines are still being produced with a huge amount of skill, and all the restaurants, cafes and bars throughout the town take great pride in serving only the finest vintages. Wine tasting holidays and vineyard tours are easily arranged from Banyuls-sur-Mer accommodation. Taking a meal in one of the many seafront restaurants is a wonderful experience. Not only are you sampling the freshest seafood, prepared in a unique Catalan yet French way in stunning surroundings, but there is always musical accompaniment from the town bandstand during the summer months.

The beaches which line the Mediterranean are absolutely sublime. Just a short walk or bus journey from a holiday rental villa in Banyuls-sur-Mer are the cove beaches of the Mediterranean coast. There are a whole range of sand, rock and pebble lined coves to find by foot from the town, perfect for swimming and sunbathing in peace. Those with a little more adrenaline for a few hours can happily arrange surfing, canoeing, scuba diving or sailing excursions, and whether you wish to rent the equipment yourself, take a lesson or a guided trip, you should be able to find everything you need within the town.

The Banyuls-sur-Mer region is a dream for walkers. The coastal paths which line the Mediterranean shore are absolutely spectacular, and there are more marked paths and national walking, cycling and riding routes through the Pyrenees than you could ever do from Banyuls-sur-Mer holiday accommodation!

During the winter, the ski resorts of the Pyrenees are never far away. You can reach any of the French Pyrenees resorts within an hour of a holiday villa in Banyuls-sur-Mer. There is also an Aquarium, mini golf course and swimming pool within the town for your enjoyment.

Places to visit on holiday in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France

When staying in a Banyuls-sur-Mer holiday property, you are only an hour from Barcelona. Barcelona is well connected to Banyuls-sur-Mer via train and road, and there are many places along the route worthy of a few hours. Barcelona, the home to Salvador Dali, is a fantastic place to visit, from the magnificent city beach to the extravagant restaurants and world leading shopping streets, and from the hugely entertaining performances in the evening to the lively, bustling bars and nightclubs of the centre.

Weather in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France

You will not be disappointed by the weather when you arrive at a Banyuls-sur-Mer holiday home. In summer, temperatures can regularly hit 40˚C during the heat of the midday sun in July and August, whilst in the winter months, although it is cold up in the mountains, on the coast, average temperatures remain around 8˚C.

Cheap flights to Banyuls-sur-Mer, France

Reaching holiday accommodation in Banyuls-sur-Mer is remarkably easy when you consider the sense of peace and remoteness you enjoy as you arrive at you self catering home away from home surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery you can find in the whole of France. Both BMIbaby and RyanAir provide cheap flights to Girona Airport (GRO), and there are regular trains from there to Banyuls-sur-Mer. Alternatively, there are many hire car companies at Girona Airport, and you can drive the journey in just under an hour.