Resort Description
Port Barcarès is one of the sportiest resorts in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
A prime location between the 7,000-hectare marine lake of Salses and the Mediterranean Sea.
Fishing village consisting of old straw huts.
Forest sports course in a pine forest maze, 2 km away.
The surrounding area
Argelès Village (28 km), an old Catalan town, with its medieval Notre Dame Del Prats church in the heart of the old town, right next to the Catalan museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, the ramparts and the Tour de la Massane (late 18th c.).
Several châteaux to visit, including the Château de Valmy and its grounds, Château de Taxo d’Avall and the Viscount’s chapel, Château de Pujol, Château de Ultrera and the Notre Dame du Château Hermitage (towards Spain, near Argèles).
Two nature reserves within 25 km: La Massane forest and Le Mas Larrieu nature reserve, one in the mountains and the other by the sea.
Collioure (35 km), a typical Catalan village with its Royal château, old alleyways and colourful, typically Mediterranean houses. Resort nestling at the end of a rocky cove, the jewel of the "Côte Vermeille".
Perpignan (17 km): the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, Le Castillet gate, La Loge de Mer, Saint-Jean Cathedral, the Campo Santo cloister-cemetery etc.
Visit to the Banyuls cellars (48 km) and Bhyrr.
Château de Salses (14 km) and Sigean African wildlife park (33 km).
The village of Castelnou (50 km), considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France.
Costa Brava in Spain: Cadaques, Rosas, Figueras.
Resort Fêtes and events
April :
- “La Sant Jordi” (book festival and literary events), the Oyster Festival
June :
- The National Festival of Flower Gardens and Balconies.
July/August :
- “Les Sardinades d’accueil” (sardine barbecues, every Sunday at the fishing port and on Mondays in the Jardins du Lydia).
August :
- “La Fête des Pêcheurs” (fishermen’s festival – many activities at the port, night time fires at the port and musical entertainment).
September :
- the “Vines, Wine and Art” Exhibition.