Location: Collioure in France
Nearest Airport:
Perpignan at 25
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway:
Le Boulou at 20
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 1000.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
Just 25k north of the Spanish border, Collioure shares a common history, culture and independent attitude with Barcelona and other Catalan cousins but it is proudly and happily French. It is the historic picture postcard town of the Cote Vermeille with its winding medieval streets, seafront, beaches, 800 year old chateau and landmark bell tower and church. Collioure is a short drive or train ride from Perpignan, the closest city, and is perfectly placed for exploring northern Spain, the Pyrenees and even Andorra. Girona and Figueres (Dali museum) are easy drives. Closer to home the towns of Elne, Ceret, Port Vendres and Banyuls are worth a visit, as are the local vineyards and the villages of Les Alberes, the foothills of the Pyrenees. Collioure was the destination of choice for some of France's best known artists including Matisse, Derain and the other 'Fauvists' who used its uniquely clear light to create bright, vibrant paintings. Collioure is blessed with a wonderful sunny climate.