Collioure beach
Collioure Plage is a rocky bay with 3 parts of a pebble beach. A romantic place with magnificent views of the town, a small port and the sea. Tourists are attracted not so much by the opportunity to plunge into its waves, as by the unique local flavor, quiet streets, the friendliness of the townspeople, wonderful wine and cakes.
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Beach description
The beach is surrounded entirely by historical relics, the beginning of construction of which dates back to the VII century. Here is the lighthouse that arose on the site of the former bell tower, the fortress palace that once belonged to the kings of Majorca, an impregnable fort with a bewitching panorama of the surrounding sea, mountains, plain.
Collioure beach is small, it is problematically to settle conveniently, there are solid stones around, but the water is crystal clear and clean. The coastline is almost completely flooded by the tide. Restaurants, cafes approach the beach. It’s not always possible to park nearby, but the winding streets make the most favorable impression.
The city is decorated with colorful buildings in pastel colors, many craft shops, good restaurants. Tourists have fun visiting historical places, getting acquainted with the work of impressionist painters, visiting caves, canoeing, hunting for blue fish. In the evening is an excellent dinner with a delicious beer and the famous local rose wine.
It will take only an hour to get on the bus or a third of the train from Perpignan to get into the fabulous atmosphere in the shadow of the Pyrenees.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.