The Maison de l’Eau et de la Méditerranée (MEM) invites visitors of all ages to consider the vital role that water plays in our way of life.
If you have ever ridden your bike over puncturevine seeds or even worse, stepped on them with bare feet, you will understand exactly how they got their name!
The barbecue is lit, the wine is poured, the mood is mellow….but uninvited guests may sometimes be waiting in the wings to spoil your day! The Warblers take a look at stingers and biters to avoid this summer
Now the spring migration is nearly over, there are many interesting bird species to look out for in the PO. Some of our especially colourful and exotic summer visitors tend to be heard more often than seen – but what a joy when you do finally spot them!
As winter turns to spring, let’s take another quizzical look over past articles – with one or two extra questions thrown in! Have you been paying attention?
Picture the gods cleaving the earth with a monstrous axe and you have the spectacular Gorges de Galamus.
A chance encounter in the vineyards between Palau del Vidre and Laroque des Albères leads to an investigation into wandering Louisiana crayfish!
In our glorious Mediterranean waters you’ll never swim alone. From rainbow wrasse and damselfish to octopuses and sea cucumbers, there’s plenty going on beneath the waves – if you look.
Along the coast between Canet en Roussillon and Saint Cyprien, you will find the best walking, and picturesque fishermen’s “village” with ancient huts that have been refurbished with traditional materials, including reeds that are abundant here.
Lesley McLaren takes a quizzical look back over past articles – with a few extra questions thrown in for good measure!