Whether new to the region, or long time residents, there are several international organisations in the P-O providing links between nationalities. They help people to settle in, reply to questions and problems, and offer new skills and interests within a social, supportive environment.
The festa major is a week of Catalan summer celebrations complete with an espadrille throwing contest!
The Painted Frog (Discoglossus pictus scovazzi) is a very local variety, originally introduced to this area from Morocco.
An update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales
The Pyrénées-Orientales offers dozens of ’criques’ along its rocky coast, small beaches and rocky inlets, usually relatively sheltered from the winds.
When the fierce heat of the day recedes, head to one of the region’s many night markets for arts, crafts, jewellery, food, drink, souvenirs and more
A stunning 3 hour 6.5km coast walk combined with return via the hills. The views over land and sea are superb.
As the summer season continues, the evening skies of North Catalonia whizz, pop and crackle to the sight and sound of fireworks
Tucked away off the coast road, half way between Port Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer, lies the bay of Paulilles, three beaches (Bernardi, del Mitg and Fourat) separated by rocky headlands, surrounded by steep and endless vineyards, and rugged mountains.
O’Leary radioed London with the message “Pas plus de bateau que de beurre au cul!”