A-Popping and A-Bopping in Le Barcarès

Once a small fishing village, today a family-orientated, purpose-built resort with more than 8 kilometres of sandy beach and shops, hotels and restaurants to suit every pocket, there is always something going on in Le Barcarès.

Between port, village and plage, you will discover a mix of modern and wild, with salt water lake, nature reserve and birdwatcher’s paradise, outdoor art gallery along the sea front, walking  tracks, cycling paths, renovated fishermens’ huts, water sports… and a summer programme of activities to get your ears a-poppin’ and your feet a-boppin’!

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MORNINGS

• Wednesday, Friday & Sunday morning – village
• Tuesday – Coudalère
• Monday & Thursday – beach

EVENINGS (summer only)

• Every night – port
• Friday & Sunday – Coudalère
• Tuesday & Thursday – Suisse & Bordeaux car park (near the marina)

FISH MARKET

• Every day, fresh from the boats

For the night owls…

• Every Monday (July & August) – PORT BARCARÈS JAZZ FESTIVAL
  Live jazz under the stars at place de la Martinique, Coudalère
• Every Wednesday (August) – ALLÉE DES ARTS
  Street parades from the Lydia to the place du Tertre
• Every Thursday (July & August) – SOIRÉES SALSA
  Sizzling salsa lessons and Latin/Cuban evenings at the Port
• Every other Friday (July & August) – BIG BANDS
  Exciting live music at place de la République

July

• 12th – 14th – ELECTROBEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
  The biggest electronic music festival in France is held in the Jardins du Lydia
• 13th -14th – FÊTE NATIONALE
  Parades, bands, majorettes and firework display (13th) to turn the sky bleu, blanc, rouge
• 15th – MEETING AERIEN
  Exciting air acrobatics 
• 28th – 6ÈME TROBADA À VOILE LATINE
  Discover the charm of the Barques Catalanes with their latin sails, as these traditional fishing boats leave the port in colourful procession!

August

• 4th – LYDIA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY & FIREWORK DISPLAY
  Come and celebrate the 52nd birthday of this middle-aged lady with son et lumières and fireworks as the ‘Eiffel Tower’ of Port Barcarès is ‘set alight’ in style!
• 12th – MANU KATCHE, THE SCOPE ·
  The last of the Monday jazz nights in place de la Martinique, Coudalère, with the renowned Manu Katché
• 14th – 15th FÊTE DES PÊCHEURS
  Homage to the sea and the hardworking men and women who make their living on the water. Mass at the church, followed by Catalan music and traditions, firework display, water sport demos… Find out more here.
• 16th – FÊTE DU VILLAGE
  Discover some of the ancient traditions of the former fishing village at place de la République
• 17th & 18th – BARCARÈS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
  Love food and wine? Come and try local, national and international specialities from trendy food trucks in the Jardins Du Lydia! Fun activities and entertainment, American soccer demo and live music.
• 30th – 31st – BODEGA DEL MAR
  A fabulous, fiesta finish to a scorching summer season. Find out more here.

September

• Up to 6th – SEMAINE EN OR DES SENIORS
  Fun, culture and sport for the young at heart
• 6th – 8th -OIL & SAND
  US Army vehicles, motorbikes, stands, concerts… at the Jardins du Lydia