Discovering Argelès-sur-Mer and Le Racou
Argelès-sur-Mer, the Mediterranean caressed by a sun-kissed sky, an immense sandy beach stretching all the way to our beautiful Côte Rocheuse. The Blue Flag for clean beaches, harbors, handiplage and kids’ resorts are just some of the European labels that Argelès-sur-Mer has held since its creation…
The coastal pathway showcases this natural and historical heritage. The section from Le Racou to Plage de l’Ouille runs along the shale cliffs, through the Portells pebble coves – with staircases carved into the rock for easy discovery – and on to Plage de l’Ouille. Beyond Argelès, the coastal path continues on to Collioure and Port-Vendres.
Le Racou. This site has been classified by the commune and the Conservatoire du Littoral to preserve its picturesque character.
Tour de la Massane classified as a nature reserve (794 m). In just a few hours, you’ll cross the maquis of the foothills, full of the floral scent and humus of the undergrowth.
The Pyrénées-Orientales, a region with an exceptional natural heritage
Camping Del Mar in Argelès-sur-Mer is an ideal base for discovering our superb French and Spanish Catalan region!
Our Catalan country, a vast plain bordered to the south by the Pyrenees and to the east by the Mediterranean, and dominated by our majestic Canigou, offers an exceptional variety of landscapes: beaches, coves, vineyards, orchards, mountains, numerous typical villages (Collioure, Céret, Villefranche…) with their architecture rich in history…
We recommend starting from our campsite to visit our coastline, then Perpignan, via Collioure, a fishing village renowned for its anchovies and painters (Picasso, Derain, Georges Braque, Othon Friesz, Matisse).
We then invite you to continue with :
Banyuls-sur-mer and its marine reserve, not forgetting Roussillon wines to be drunk in moderation…
Lac des Bouillouses and its surroundings have been a listed natural site since June 24, 1976. The site is now accessible by shuttle bus, chairlifts and marked footpaths.
Tautavel is world-famous for having on its territory the Caune de l’Arago, a prehistoric cave that was home to the oldest known European (the oldest remains of Homo erectus in France), 450,000 years ago. Nearby, enjoy the Gorges de Galamus.
Visit Céret’s Museum of Modern Art, galleries and painters, Catalan culture, bullfighting, music and more. It’s the capital of the cherry.
Villefranche de conflent, located at the foot of the Pic du Canigou, is one of the 14 Vauban sites to be classified by UNESCO as one of France’s most beautiful villages.
For all excursions organized by touring coach, please consult the Argelès Tourisme Voyage website (fee payable) for departures from Argelès-sur-Mer.
Our Catalan land is characterized by natural sites with exceptional panoramic views, it’s an authentic land.
Would you like to discover our department? Don’t hesitate to ask for our top 10 places to visit in the Pyrénées Orientales!
Visiting southern Catalonia
Located on the Cap de Creus peninsula, Cadaqués is one of the most famous towns on the Costa Brava in the Girona region. Its rocky coastline, dotted with beautiful beaches and secluded coves, is one of its main attractions, not to mention the splendid landscape of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. You can also visit the house-museum of the artist Salvador Dali.
” Figueras with the Salvador Dali theatre-museum and its traditional market every Thursday”.
“You can also discover Rosas and Canyelles Petites “
The volcanic area of La Garrotxa. To the north, the territory is bounded by the Catalan Pyrenees. The province is home to the three most representative museums of the work of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí: the Portlligat house-museum, the Púbol castle and the Dalí theater-museum in Figueres.
The historic center of its capital, Girona, is also worthy of mention, and in the gastronomic field, we would highlight the products of the huerta of the L’Empordá region and seafood such as shrimp from Palamós. Some of its restaurants have earned international renown, such as El Celler de Can Roca and El bulli, voted the world’s best restaurant in 2013.
For the most well-traveled among you, we suggest a visit to Barcelona, Spain’s Catalan capital, with its monuments and must-see sites such as the Sagrada Familila, Parc Güell, the Gothic Quarter, New Camp, the Ramblas, etc., not forgetting a visit to Andorra, the tax-free shopping“capital”…
For all excursions organized by touring coach, visit the Argelès Tourisme Voyage website (fee payable) from Argelès-sur-Mer.
Catalan gastronomy: authentic cuisine from land to sea
Whether you’re a wine, farm produce or gastronomy enthusiast, a wine connoisseur or a budding gourmet, interested in culture and history, our department is sure to please!
Catalan cuisine is often associated with land and sea, like the traditional “chicken with prawns”. We often refer to our cuisine as mar i munt which means ” sea and mountain “.
Traditional dishes such as “Cargolada” are complemented by ” Boles de Picoulat ” or “L’Ollada”, and Catalan charcuterie of the highest gastronomic level. These include “Botifarres”, small black or white sausages to be eaten raw or grilled, large “Bisbe” and “Dios” sausages with their delicate flesh, air-dried fillet sausages and “fuets”, a fine, fresh, dry sausage that’s an absolute must when grilling outdoors.
“Douceurs Catalanes, a few simple pleasures ….”
Pa d’ous, braç de gitano, mel i mató, bunyetes, pastissets, crema catalana, rousquilles… These are the poetic names of traditional Catalan desserts. You’ll probably know how to taste them before you know how to pronounce them, but the accent will come to you after a few tastings!
Our Roussillon vineyards and wines
Terroir is the symbiosis of soil, nature, exposure, climate, environment and the work of man. It gives the wine a unique specificity that cannot be reproduced elsewhere. .
AOC dry wines: Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Les Aspres, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel and Collioure and many others…
Natural sweet wines: Rivesaltes, Muscat de Rivesaltes, Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru, Maury.
We recommend a free Château VALMY wine tasting (Argelès-sur-Mer) combined with a superb view of the sea: www.chateau-valmy.com
You can ask at reception for our address card of the restaurants we recommend!
Leisure and activities: enjoy exclusive discounts with our partners
Make the most of your vacation at camping Del Mar village in the Pyrénées-Orientales to discover new activities. We’ve selected the best leisure partners in Argelès-sur-Mer and the surrounding area.
Discounts and preferential rates will be reserved for you with our local partners: specialists in leisure, sport, culture, gastronomy…
Sea excursions
Come and admire the Côte Vermeille from the sea. Our various walks will delight young and old alike along the coast, from harbor to harbor and in bays accessible only by boat. As the waves roll in, you’ll appreciate the different landscapes of our coast…
Parachute ascension
Waterfly 66, the thrill of a lifetime! Located in Argelès-sur-mer
Jet ski rental
Jet passion 66 Argelès-sur-Mer
Motorboat hire
From €1,500 per day (maximum 15 people, €100 per person)
Argelès aventure – Canyoning park – Accrobranche – Tour de l’extrême
Discover the pleasure and sensations of a unique activity in an exceptional setting that’s completely safe for you! Discover a unique activity combining leisure, sport, discovery and thrills near you in Argelès-sur-Mer la naturelle.
Horseback riding
Kentucky Ranch (Argelès-sur-Mer). Nestled in a wooded environment, the Kentucky Ranch riding center in Argelès-sur-Mer welcomes you all year round for horseback rides close to the beaches in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
*On presentation of your leisure bracelet
