The country through which the train passes is a land of vines and Cathar Castles, a slow climbing journey of over 60 km
What better way to keep cool this summer than snorkeling in the protected waters of the Réserve Marine Naturelle. The Réserve Marine Naturelle, opened in 1974, covers an area 6.5km long and 2km wide, amounting to 650 hectares of coastline between Banyuls-sur-Mer and Cerbère.
Think Argelès, think Saint Cyprien, think Canet…..and we immediately think beach and port. But what about the villages?
Sainte Marie la Mer may not be the most glamorous seaside destination on the ‘Côte Sableuse’ but it does have its own unique charm.
Not a drive for the faint hearted, or the easily travel sick, but for lovers of wild and remote country, it is a joy!
Head out for the day to the beautiful and historic town of Palau del Vidre- bursting with history, glass blowing, good food and friendly people
Just across the border in Ventallo, the Fundacio Perramon is a jewel of a museum displaying over 150 works by contemporary Catalan artists.
From the moment you turn-off the N116, hand-painted signs and simple crosses show you where to go.
Summer is well and truly here and if you’re finding the heat too much, why not celebrate her arrival in higher altitudes and picnic on the slopes of a conjuratory?
Cycle the region with Leigh and Merry Foster as they travel along the EV8 from Argelès sur Mer to Laroque des Albères