Sorède

Sorède

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Sorède		Laroque-des-Albères at 1.9 km (3 min)
Insee code	66196		Saint-André at 3.2 km (4 min)
Postcode	66690		Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines at 4.6 km (7 min)
Latitude	42.5309480		Villelongue-dels-Monts at 4.6 km (7 min)
Longitude	2.9558120		Palau-del-Vidre at 5.2 km (6 min)
Altitude	From 42 to 1241 meters		Montesquieu-des-Albères at 8 km (12 min)
Surface	34.54 km²		Ortaffa at 8.1 km (11 min)
Population	2970 inhabitants		Brouilla at 8.3 km (9 min)
Density	84 inhabitants/km²		Argelès-sur-Mer at 8.5 km (9 min)
National labels			Banyuls-dels-Aspres at 11.2 km (13 min)
Chief town	Perpignan (at 26 km, 33 min)		Saint-Jean-Lasseille at 11.9 km (13 min)
Department	Pyrénées-Orientales		Bages at 14.3 km (16 min)
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon		Search another town

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Located in a green and peaceful Sorède is a lively village that preserves the charm and authenticity of a Catalan village.

Its location at the foot of the Massif des Albères and near the beaches of Argelès-sur-Mer (7 km) makes it an ideal place for pleasant days relaxing.

An authentic village, friendly and festive, located in a green that prompts you throughout the year to discover the successful marriage between Art and Culture, Sea and Mountain, Nature and Recreation.

• The Valley of the Turtles:

• Unique in the Catalan Pyrenees, close to the Mediterranean, the Turtle Valley is a center for livestock, protection, breeding, conservation of species and offers the public the turtles in the world.
• From the Seychelles giant tortoise is the only French and her baby nursery, the monstrous alligator turtle to the most beautiful in the world (Radiata Madagascar), the box turtle is also, crepe coal, funeral, or leopard leper .
• This Pyrénées Nord de Catalunya has a common history with the turtles. At the end of the Tertiary lived here with large groups of giant tortoises and other various sizes (paleontological site of Serrat to Vaquer, world scientific value).
• A box bone was collected in the silt of the brickyard Faget, on the road to Perpignan Canet as well as fragments of a huge shell in the silt of Mas Belrich near Villeneuve de la Raho.
• Through the centuries, sculptors immortalize turtles (Cloister of Saint-Genis, clam Arles-sur-Tech, obelisk of Port-Vendres) and we can follow the route of the turtles in North and South Catalonia through the Barcelona or Figueres. The turtle fossil is here, sculpture, symbol and reality.
• Tel. : +33 4 68 95 50 50.
• Opening hours: From March 1 to 31: 12h to 17h. From April to May: from 10 to 18. From June to August: 9 am to 19:30. September: from 10 to 19. In October from 11h to 18h. Open 7 / 7.
• Duration of the visit: 1h30.

• "The Micocouliers" factory whips:

• A must visit! This heritage activity since the 18th century offers handcrafted, unique in the world of sports riding and hunting with the renowned "Whip Perpignan" wooden Micocouliers, family tree of the elm grown from 13th century.
• In the shop, all items that are offered are handcrafted by workers with disabilities.
• Address: Street Stage - 66690 Sorède.
• Tel. : +33 4 68 89 04 50 - Email: esat.micocouliers @ orange.fr
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 12 noon and 13:30 to 17h. Friday: 8:30 am to 12 noon and 13:30 to 15h.

• The Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle - The mind and heart of Sorède:

• A visit to this place, serene and full of history is inescapable. To get there you must take the path that for centuries so many feet have trodden go to implore the blessings of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Ultreras.
• Nestled in the mountains, shaded by chestnut trees, the chapel will offer a reward when his panorama. In this haven of peace you can sit for a picnic or meditate on the beauty of the world, the bravest can afford a little trip to the ruins of Castle Ultreras. Or dwell on the remains of the first solar oven installed in 1900 by French scientist Portuguese Padre Himalaya.
• Running time approximately 1:30.
• Accessible by car.

• The solar furnace and its vestiges in the footsteps of Padre Himalaya:

• When the past meets the present or the story of a sorcerer? From a spy? Or a precursor?
• This is a "strange story" that takes place in the spring of 1900 just minutes from the shrine of Our Lady of the Castle, the place called "El Coll del Buc.
• A Portuguese scholar chooses to install equipment and to practice strange "enigmatic" experiments condensations of sunlight. Witchcraft? Espionage? Just months after his arrival the mysterious stranger hasten to leave, taking his secret with him. Remains of the first ever solar oven in the world, only the circular rail of concrete on which the machine rotated and the remains of the platform said "the spy" built of dry stone and still visible today, survive this "strange story" forgotten in the whirlwind of life.

• The church of Saint-Victoire and Sainte Assicle:

• Former chapel of the castle lord of Sorède is any possibility Sureda receives around 950 relics of saints (two martyrs of Cordoba in Spain) and became a parish under the name "Santi Assiscle of Sureda.
• The church appears in the literature in 1051. It was rebuilt several times, in 1400 and in 1733 "Populus me fecit 1733." This inscription above the door outside refers to the date of its construction. Another, located on the roof of the choir is known as the architect and the date of its completion in 1737.
• Open to the public on Wednesdays from 16h to 18h and Sundays from 9.30am to 11am.

• Hiking and horse riding, mountain biking, tennis, bowls ...
• Free guided tours of the village.

List of events perennial

• March-April-Easter Goigs dels Ous (Catalan songs in the streets).
• April:

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• May: Empty-attic.
• June: Feast of Pentecost.
• June 21: Feast of Music.
• June 23: Feast of St John, with fireworks and sardanes.
• July 14: National Day.
• July-August: A lot of entertainment and craft fairs.
• October: Days mycology.
• November:

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• November-December: Rifles (lotto Catalan).
• December:

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Between 15 and 40 minutes around Sorède:

• Saint-Cyprien, Argelès-sur-Mer and its sandy beaches.
• Collioure and the rocky coast.
• Port-Vendres, Banyuls, Cerberus ...
• Saint-Genis and its cloister.
• St. Andrew's Church and Museum of Roman Art
• Palau-del-Vidre and the Palace of Glass.
• Villelongue-dels-Monts and the chapel of Santa Maria del Vilar.
• Canet and fishermen's cabins on lakes.

Porch Republic Square		Hermitage Our Lady of the Castle
Church of Sorède		Church Sorède

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 9°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

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 4.8 km from Sorède From 25 € to 40 € 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 5.8 km from Sorède From 15 € to 30 € per person

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 8.2 km from Sorède From 15 € to 30 € 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 6.1 km from Sorède From 85 € to 95 € the double room

Ancienne Gare     9 Brouilla Charming guest rooms in an old restored train station. Located 6.4 km from Sorède 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 10.6 km from Sorède 65 € the double room

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Clos du mas la senia à argeles sur mer Argelès-sur-Mer Mas cottages in the Senia (property of 600 m ²) situated between sea and mountains, 3 villas with 2 apartments each, 1 ground floor, 1 upstairs, fully independent. Each with its garden... Located 5.8 km from Sorède From 400 € to 900 € per week

Maison pour 10 à louer à la semaine Argelès-sur-Mer One store house for rent in Argelès sur Mer, 1600 m away from the Mediterranean. 4 bedrooms, 12 beds, living room, covered patio, 2 terraces, garden, parking 4 cars. Located 5.9 km from Sorède From 450 € to 1000 € per week

Appartement à la semaine   8.7 Montesquieu-des-Albères Renovated apartment of 50 sqm, in Catalan style, located on the ground floor of a farmhouse. Located in the Pyrenees at the foot of forests Albères (hiking, biking, fishing, mushroom... Located 6.3 km from Sorède From 200 € to 550 € 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 7.1 km from Sorède

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 9.3 km from Sorède 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 13.6 km from Sorède From 12 € to 17.10 € per day

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Saint Jacques      7.5 Sorède Overlooking the picturesque village of Sorède, the Saint Jacques Hotel welcomes you near the Mediterranean beaches and offers a wonderful view of the sea. It features 15 guest rooms... Located in Sorède Room from 49 €

Auberge Du Roua      8.3 Argelès-sur-Mer This authentic Catalan mansion from the 18th century offers entirely refurbished accommodation, contemporary settings and all modern comforts. The spacious suites, comfortable rooms,... Located 4.5 km from Sorède Room from 69 €

Camping La Pinède Enchantée  Argelès-sur-Mer Set on a 2-hectare pedestrian estate, this resort is 4 km from Mas Larieu Beach in Argelès-sur-Mer. You can relax in the deckchairs by the outdoor swimming pool on enjoy a drink from... Located 4.9 km from Sorède Room from 20 €

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