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UPDATE Travelling into Spain and Back.

Kate 31/01/2021 2 Comments

All arrivals from inside the European Union are now required to present a negative PCR test

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Snowshoeing in the P-O 2021

Laura McLellan 07/01/2021 0 Comments

The snow is falling in the Pyrénées and no doubt thoughts are turning to waxing and servicing skis in preparation for the opening of the pistes. But there is another snowy activity to consider : snowshoeing!

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Know your limits – how far is the 1km radius from your home?

Laura McLellan 09/11/2020 0 Comments

The confinement measures that are currently in place allow short trips close to the home, up to 1 hour per day and within a maximum radius of 1 km for physical activity (alone or with people from your household) or for the needs of pets. But do you know your limits?

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Banyuls Aquarium and Peyrefite Underwater Trail

Kate 01/10/2020 0 Comments

The original Banyuls aquarium was created by the founder of the Arago Laboratory, Professor Henri de Lacaze Duthiers, in 1885 based around a strong educational and scientific identity.

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Roll up your sleeves for the Réserve naturelle de Py

Laura McLellan 13/09/2020 0 Comments

Throughout June, three community projects will be held on the Canigó massif and foothills to protect and preserve the sacred mountain… so roll up your sleeves for Canigou!

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Baludik – a new app to get the most out of your visit to Argelès

Laura McLellan 19/08/2020 0 Comments

Baludik – a new app to get the most out of your visit to Argelès sur Mer

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Grottes des Canalettes, Villefranche de Conflent

Laura McLellan 14/08/2020 0 Comments

Situated in the heart of the Catalan sanctuary, 300m from the medieval fortress town of Villefranche-de-Conflent, discover the magic of the UNESCO classified world heritage site: La Grotte des Canalettes.

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Raise your glasses….to Elne and Palau!

Kate 01/08/2020 0 Comments

If you’re desperate to escape the sultry city heat, and get horizontal on one of the delightful beaches of the Pyrénées-Orientales, c’est du gâteau! Accessible resorts all along the P-O coastline offer long stretches of…

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BIODIVERSARIUM – Biological diversity in Banyuls

Kate 11/07/2020 0 Comments

A day is never long enough for a visit to Banyuls sur Mer. You can take the tourist train for a visit to the Chapelle de la Salette ending with a tasting at the impressive Cave de Templiers.

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Out and About … on electric scooters!

Laura McLellan 06/07/2020 0 Comments

Get out and about this summer with an electric scooter in Perpignan and Le Barcarès.

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