Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Pyrenees-Orientales department in France

There are about a dozen cities on the seafront of the Pyrénées Orientales. In the north of the department we find large seaside destinations with large stretches of sand, similar to those found in Hérault and Aude. The closer we get to Spain, the cost is rough and hides little creeks that are often confidential. The Cote Vermeille that extends to Argelès sur Mer to the Spanish border.

On the Cote Vermeille, Collioure is the star! Its little harbor with Catalan boats, the chateau and the church dominate the rule over the beaches of the city. From the side of Port-Vendres and the Cap Bear are little wild creeks. The landscapes are magnificent! Banyuls sur Mer is located in a pretty bay, protected from the wind, in a vineyard and with a vegetation that is worthy of the French Riviera.To the north of the Pyrénées Orientales are large sand beaches. St Cyprien and Le Canet en Roussillon are the most well-known destinations. It is in this part that we find the biggest beaches in the department. Port Barcarès is at the border of the department and cannot be dissociated with Port-Leucate, an important seaside destination in Aude.

In order to better benefit from these different beaches in the Pyrénées Orientales, you will find several touristic structures, especially about the Cote Vermeille.