Location: Collioure in France
Nearest Airport: Perpignan
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Nearest Ferry: Port Vendres
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Nearest Motorway: Le Boulou
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Nearest Beach: beach
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Car: not necessary
Collioure is a picturesque, historic Catalan town. Just 26 km from the Spanish border, it enjoys the warmest and sunniest climate in France, protected by its stunning backdrop of the foothills of the Pyrenees. Visit the ancient castle with its colossal sea defences, and the church with its impressive interior and iconic tower. Browse its quaint cobbled streets, artists' studios, shops and twice-weekly market. Pause at a pavement cafe and dine in top-class restaurants. Tour the caves and sample the local wines. Enjoy a swim from one of the several small beaches, each with its own character. Sail down the coast to Spain, or marvel at life beneath the waves from a glass-bottomed boat. Take a ten-minute boat ride to Argeles, with its chic port and miles of sandy beaches. Visit nearby Elne, where Hannibal rested his elephants, or neighbouring Port Vendres with its working deep-water harbour and fish market. Thrill to the sight of the Cathar castles, and visit if you dare!