Banyuls-sur-Mer

Banyuls-sur-Mer

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Banyuls-sur-Mer		Port-Vendres at 4.3 km
Insee code	66016		Cerbère at 5.6 km
Postcode	66650		Collioure at 6 km
Latitude	42.4834300		Argelès-sur-Mer at 11.1 km
Longitude	3.1288740		Saint-André at 15 km
Altitude	From 0 to 965 meters		Sorède at 15.1 km
Surface	42.43 km²		Laroque-des-Albères at 16.5 km
Population	4644 inhabitants		Latour-Bas-Elne at 16.9 km
Density	111 inhabitants/km²		Palau-del-Vidre at 16.9 km
National labels			Saint-Cyprien at 18.1 km
Chief town	Perpignan (at 38 km, 41 min)		Saint-Cyprien-Plage at 18.2 km
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines at 18.3 km
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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Nestled in the Pyrenees, a beach, a port, the vines are what you learn on reaching Banyuls-sur-Mer. Your interests will then push through the streets of Cape Osne then a little further to the Puig del Mas, a former Roman oppidum where the spirit of the village remains the strongest. In addition, to the Col de Banyuls, lie the vineyards. It is on this land gives rise to that noble and rare wine that bears the name "Banyuls". Your walk in the hinterland will take you through plantations mimosas, olive trees, prickly pears, until Maillol Museum, where works are held by the great artist. Then you will walk on the waterfront that takes you to the port. Both picturesque fishing port and marina, bordered by the Allées Maillol, it is animated by the artists' studios and the Aquarium was established in 1885 by the University of Paris. Boat trips and scuba diving will take you to the discovery of cliffs and caves, an exceptional flora and fauna of a unique nature reserve. In the evening, enjoy the inevitable aperitif on the terrace of a cafe, the sound of the Sardana.

• Aquarium Arago:

• The oldest aquarium in the Mediterranean, founded in 1885 by the University of Paris. The flora and fauna of the coast contained in 40 boxes of decorations made submarines powered by natural running seawater.
• Information: Tel. : +33 4 68 88 73 39 - Fax: +33 4 68 88 16 99 - e-mail: Nuria.Alonso @ obs-banyuls.fr
• Hours: Open from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h30 every day. In July and August: from 9h to 13h and from 14h to 20h30.

• Aristide Maillol Museum:

• Visit: 40 minutes.
• Information: Tel: +33 4 68 88 57 11.
• Opening hours: Winter (October 1 to April 30): open from 10am to 12pm and from 14h to 17h - Summer (May 2 to September 30): open from 10am to 12pm and from 16h to 19h. Open daily except Mondays and January 1, Easter Monday, 1 and 8 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 14 July 15 August 1 and November 11 25 December.

• Tomb Aristide Maillol: Visit of the farm throughout the year (the same place as the museum). On the tomb you can admire the statue of the artist "the Mediterranean".
• Vineyard: Appellations of Origin Collioure, Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru.
• Activities: Hiking, scuba diving, fishing and boat trips, sailing, sea kayaking, underwater trail (range Peyrefite), horse riding,
• Mediterranean Garden: 3-hectare park located on the heights of Banyuls and dedicated to the presentation of the flora and fauna local terrestrial. Many points of information and activities you will also address, in a playful way, these organizations often unknown and discover, through local examples, the fabulous history of biodiversity (fun workshops for children). Open from April to September.
• Circuit marked the Cape in the center of NASO: Superb arrowed in the narrow streets of old Banyuls, above the arches overlooking the bay and beach. Flower-decked streets, old wells and beautiful facades are to be discovered on this visit.
• Spa: Spa located in the town of Banyuls-sur-Mer. Open from late February to late November, many forms of treatments, access to a fitness marine completely renovated swimming pool with thalatonique course, sauna and steam room. Theme nights and dancing on Thursday evenings on the terrace of the restaurant (panoramic view of Banyuls). Information +33 4 68 98 36 66.

• 3rd weekend of January: Feast of the Orange Fair in Orange, local produce, entertainment.
• Weekend of Ascension: Festival Flamenco "Flamenco Ascension" courses, concerts, shows, demonstrations ...
• Pentecost Sunday: Day of Goodwill (Mas Day) picnic and various animations.
• The second weekend of July: Catalan Festival: exhibitions, sea shanties, parades in traditional costumes, human pyramids and balls.
• 4th weekend of July: Festival Del Puig Mas (old Banyuls): shows and animations.
• The second weekend of August: Grand Festival Sardanes.
• 3rd weekend of August: Festa Major: village festival with dances, sardanes, fireworks and various animations.
• The second weekend of October: Great Harvest Festival: Tasting of the vintage, music, lunch on the beach (open to all) balls.

• Water park "Aqualand" in Saint-Cyprien (30 km) open from mid-June to early September.
• Workshop glassblowers, Palau-del-Vidre (20 km), open all year round, 7 / 7.
• "The Valley of the Tortoises" at Sorède (18 km), open all year.
• Col de Banyuls (natural border with Spain).

Bay of Banyuls		Street of old Banyuls
Young girl lying (bronze by Maillol)		Harvest Festival
Vineyard Banyuls-sur-Mer		Creeks of Banyuls-sur-Mer
Range Banyuls-sur-Mer		Hiking coastline Banyuls-sur-Mer
Spa		Spa - Fitness marine

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C

La Tramontane Argelès-sur-Mer Nestled between the 'allée des écureuils' and 'boulevard de la Méditerranée in Argeles-Plage, the Tramontana Restaurant offers Mediterranean original cooking, impregnated with a strong... Located 11.4 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 15 € to 30 € per person

Are Y sem Argelès-sur-Mer At the heart of nature, on several acres, on the terrace or in its air-conditioned room, the restaurant week Are there Argeles sur mer - Pyrenees Orientales is the perfect place to... Located 13.7 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 15 € to 30 € per person

L'Ancienne Ecole Palau-del-Vidre In a typically Catalan, pleasant and friendly, we offer both traditional dishes as innovative culinary ideas. Come and convince yourself by visiting us. Located 16.9 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 25 € to 40 € per person

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Le Chai Catalan    SPECIAL OFFER Ortaffa Close to Collioure and Spain, 12 km from the sea, an ancient winery converted with taste and originality, offering 4 guest rooms with all mod cons, private lounge, garden and swimming... Located 19.9 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 85 € to 95 € the double room

Ancienne Gare     9 Brouilla Charming guest rooms in an old restored train station. Located 21 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer 72 € the double room

Chambres d'hotes L Jonqueres d'Oriola     9.2 Corneilla-del-Vercol 3 bed and breakfast of charm (including 1 suite) in a mansion of the 18th century. www.bed-and-breakfast-corneilla.com. Located 22 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer 65 € the double room

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Thalacap catalogne Banyuls-sur-Mer Dominating the Bay of Banyuls sur mer in France (15 km from Spain), the hotel offers fully-equipped accommodation. The restaurant offers a view overlooking the sea and serves tasty... Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer From 422 € to 721 € per week

Studio à collioure pour 2 personnes   8.4 Collioure Comfortable studio in Collioure, on the first floor of a small building in a nice quiet building, well maintained and closed near the sea and shops. Comprising an entrance hall with... Located 5.5 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 280 € to 420 € per week

Mas saint laurent Argelès-sur-Mer Great apartment very comfortable, with a large panoramic terrace, in a exceptional location, between sea and mountains. The apartment is located on the first floor of a farmhouse on... Located 9.8 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 350 € to 850 € per week

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Village Club Le Méditerranée Argelès    8.4   SPECIAL OFFER Argelès-sur-Mer Le Méditerranée is a holiday village, located within idyllic surroundings, near the sea and the mountain. Mobil homes, gîte (little house) and natural cottage with terrace and garden... Located 12.6 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer

Camping les oliviers     8.1 Le Boulou Camping with beautiful mountain views and exceptionally mild climate, offering you numerous possibilities to enjoy your leisure time. Including walking or climbing the mountains, horse... Located 24 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 14.50 € to 20 € per day

Camping de la Vallée     8.9 Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts Between sea and mountains, camping in the Valley is ideally located for a relaxing and full of discovery. Just 2.5 km from the A9, it will be the ideal place for your steps, but will... Located 28 km from Banyuls-sur-Mer From 12 € to 17.10 € per day

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Le Catalan      7.8 Banyuls-sur-Mer Le Catalan is located in Banyuls sur Mer, just 500 metres from the port and a 10-minute walk from the village centre. It offers 2 outdoor swimming pools with views of the sea. A private... Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer Room from 64 €

Solhotel      7.5 Banyuls-sur-Mer The Solhotel is located in Banyuls-Sur-Mer, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It has air-conditioned guestrooms with LCD TVs, balconies with panoramic sea views and free Wi-Fi. Guests... Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer Room from 85 €

Thalacap Catalogne      7.4 Banyuls-sur-Mer Thalacap Catalogne is 2 km from the seaside village of Banyuls-sur-Mer. It offers 2 pools, a spa and wellness centre and a Catalan restaurant with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.... Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer Room from 50 €

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