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Golfing for all. Come and Join Us

Kate 15/04/2025 0 Comments

U3APOGOLF has morphed into a very welcoming and affable group of various nationalities intent on enjoying the game but more importantly enjoying each other’s company. Come and join us!

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Castellers: Castells in the Air

Kate 14/04/2025 1 Comment

Once upon a time, rival bands of young people released their pent up energy by competing against each other in feats of strength and agility.
No guns, no knives.

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PLEASE READ: Important Update on Water Restrictions in the P-O

Kate 31/03/2025 6 Comments

THIS WAS A APRIL FOOL. PLEASE FLUSH YOUR LOOS!!

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Cycle the Region: Le Boucle des Albères

Laura McLellan 24/03/2025 0 Comments

This is one of our favourite circuits that we have done fairly regularly in the last few years. Recently there have been extensions and improvements to the EV8 cycle path which passes by Sorède, so we decided to try them out.

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Things to do on a rainy day

Laura McLellan 18/03/2025 2 Comments

Ideas of things to see and do when the weather takes a turn for the worse

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Mountain biking in the Canigou Fenouillèdes

Kate 17/03/2025 0 Comments

Fifteen cycling circuits from the foothills of Canigou to the forests of the Fenouillèdes.

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Walk: Pierres Escrites & Etang de Diable

Kate 05/03/2025 0 Comments

This walk starts in the Valle de Gaube, just past the small hamlet of Esposouille, which can be accessed by car from Formigueres in the Capcir.

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Out for the day: A Canigou for all seasons

Laura McLellan 28/02/2025 0 Comments

Classed as one of the ‘Grands Site de France’ any visit to the Pyrénees-Orientales is dominated by the mystic and sacred Catalan Canigou.

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Animal Tracks and Signs in the Pyrenees: Winter Colours

Laura McLellan 19/02/2025 1 Comment

One of the greatest things about winter is that the life of the animals and birds of the mountains is much easier to see and understand thanks to the snow.

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Choosing Your Electric Bike

Laura McLellan 18/02/2025 2 Comments

E-bikes are economical, ecological and accessible to all fitness levels, allowing you to put in as much, or as little, effort as you wish – and such fun on the many safe and dedicated bike tracks around the P-O

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