Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989) once claimed that Perpignan Railway Station was the “Centre of the Universe, because its waiting room is where he got all his best ideas.”
Have you ever wondered what the D in D-Day stands for?
Built in 1976 from stones and rubble excavated from the building of the motorway, the pyramid overlooking the A9 at the old French/Spanish border point is a purely decorative sculpture created by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill
Apricot chutney. High in vitamins A and C, with a good amount of potassium, these feisty little fruits promote heart health, and make a great chutney..
If skinny dipping is your thing, the naturist beach is located on the left bank of the port, between the dam and the oyster farms, along with an entire naturist village.
What better season to try this Watermelon Gazpacho, fresh, light, and cool on a hot P-O summer day!
Whip up a couple of glasses of this light and refreshing cocktail then savour every second as you enjoy (or imagine, for those unable to be here in person) the P-O views.
During the months of May and June in particular, foxtail barley and similar species of grass growing in the PO can be very harmful to your dog
Watch out for fake parking tickets on windscreens
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!