"Best of both worlds: Mountains and Sea"...
About the Pyrenees Orientales Region
The Pyrenees Orientales is located in southern France; it is bordered by the Aude departement in the North, the Mediterranean Sea in the East and Spain in the South and is part of the Languedoc Roussillon region. Its capital is Perpignan.
The region offers a variety of landscapes: to the west the Pyrenees Mountains with peaks, forests, gorges and 3 river valleys (Agly, Tet and Tech) and to the east large plains leading to the Mediterranean coast with its beautiful long sandy beaches and seawater lagoons between Barcares and Argeles. Further south the coastline becomes rocky and is dotted with small beaches and rocky inlets.
The Pyrenees Orientales enjoys a warm and sunny climate throughout the year and is known to have more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
The Pyrenees Orientales has a varied and rich history with a great mix of culture and traditions. Once part of the Principality of Catalonia (Spain), the Pyrenees Orientales has retained its Catalan influence and pride: Catalan flag, Catalan language and Catalan cuisine.
A wide range of properties is available: coastal apartments, traditional village houses, stone mas, and modern villas.
The region is very popular with holiday makers thanks to its climate, relaxed lifestyle, its scenery (superb coastline and majestic mountains including the famous Mont Canigou), its culture, its cuisine and wine and last but not least its numerous beautiful historical towns and villages.
The region offers also a large selection of activities
- Skiing is available in the Pyrenees (Font Romeu, Luchon) alongside horse riding or hiking. The Pyrenees gentle slopes are the perfect place for beginners to enjoy ski mountaineering and cross-country skiing.
- Health spas: Great for relaxed and healthy breaks in stunning surroundings yet close to historic places.
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Water sports
- Fetes and festivals
There is something to do in the Pyrenees throughout the year.
Pyrenees Orientales listed most beautiful villages
- Eus: Hilltop village between the Conflent Valley and Mont Canigou, 45kms west of Perpignan.
- Evol: Medieval hamlet attached to the market-town of Olette 55kms south west of Perpignan.
- Mosset: Medieval hilltop village with views over the Castellane valley located 55kms west of Perpignan.
- Villefranche de Conflent: Medieval fortified town. 49kms south west of Perpignan.
Other places of interest
- Collioure: a picturesque seaside village with many restaurants, cafes and galleries. Speciality: anchovies.
- Argeles sur Mer: Largish coastal resorts with beautiful beaches, many restaurants and a colourful market.
- Ceret: Pretty market town with a great market and a well known Modern Art Museum.
- Perpignan: Lively town with Catalan and French influence. Lots of art galleries.
How to get there
Airports at Perpignan, Girona, Carcassonne and Beziers.
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