It stretches for about fifty kilometers, but offers a rare variety of landscapes. The coast of Catalonia has a special place in the landscape of the Mediterranean Sea. It is sometimes made up of huge sandy beaches, sometimes with steep, chaotic, dotted streams that the Pyrenees have plunged into great blue. From north to south, from Roussillon to the Spanish border, this is a refreshing and enchanting journey.
Le Barcarès, in the shadow of Lydia
Heading south, Le Raku is the last real sandy beach. At its southern end stand the first cliffs of Cote Verme, where children and divers love to dare. Argeles-sur-There is a feeling of freedom in this village of our city. In the evening, the beach comes to life with impromptu aperitifs, while small houses built on sandy streets planted with roses and bougainvillea are illuminated.
Go.
Follow Argelès-sur-Mer on D114, then D81. Choose the parking lot on the left, near the entrance to Le Racou. The 540 bus line is operated by Le Racou.
Saint Vincent, the most urban
From Cap Béar, at the foot of the lighthouse, the yellow coastline literally sinks into the great blue. After walking in the middle of the cacti for about ten minutes, it leads to a very small stream. Places are rare in mid-summer, but the turquoise water that bathes St. Catherine Bay is worth starting early.
Go.
Take the Port Bendar route from Cap Béar, which runs past the commercial port and then in front of the camp. At the foot of the park lighthouse.
Paulill’s delights
Banyuls-sur-Mer has three beaches. Perfectly suited to the Gulf Horse, the central one is covered with pebbles and covered with cafe balconies that smell like Dolce Vita. At the entrance to the city, behind the old helio-sea center, is a small, restrained beach that is much less common, called Grandes Elmes or Sana Beach. A word of advice, settle in early morning to admire the landscape by grazing light.
Go.
Take the 540 bus to Les Elmes bus stop. By car, D 914, turn right, just in front of Elms Beach, park in the parking lot on the left.