To visit in Port-Vendres and its surroundings
- Port-Vendres : a charming port village where Mediterranean authenticity is omnipresent.
- Anse de Paulilles : A classified site offering superb wild and preserved beaches, perfect for a getaway in the great outdoors.
- Cap Béar : Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of Port-Vendres, the Vermeille coast and Cap Creus from this emblematic promontory.
- Cosprons : Discover this picturesque hamlet perched on a hill among the vines. His chapel houses a marine Christ crowned with ropes, a local curiosity.
- Guinelle Vinegarrie : Visit this unique place to discover the artisanal manufacture of the famous Banyuls vinegar.
- Collioure : Join this emblematic village on foot by the D114, on the way, admire the panorama, the cornice, the beaches, and explore the Château Saint Elme.
Anse de Paulilles and Cap Béar
The classified site of the Anse de Paulilles
The classified site of the Anse de Paulilles , protected since 2008, is a real gem of the Vermeille coast. This place of exceptional beauty is not only a haven for divers, but in ssi a dynamic cultural center.
In the old Nobel dynamiter, now converted, many events, exhibitions and events are regularly organized, offering a unique look at the industrial history of the region.
The Anse de Paulilles is distinguished by its magnificent Mediterranean flora and its wild beaches. In season, these beaches are monitored, guaranteeing a pleasant seaside experience while preserving the natural beauty of the site
CAP Béar
At the eastern end of the Pyrenees, where the mountain range plunges into the Mediterranean, is Cap Béar, an emblematic site located in the heart of the Gulf of the Gulf of Lion . This exceptional place offers breathtaking views and unique natural wealth.
AccessiBle on foot from Port-Vendres, Cape Béar reveals itself after a beautiful walk along the cliffs of the North Coast, leading to the Sémaphore. This walk will allow you to discover spectacular panoramas of the sea and the coast.
Cap Béar also retains many vestiges of the German defenses of the Second World War, adding a historical dimension to its natural beauty. These traces of the past mingle harmoniously with the landscape, offering a fascinating perspective on the military history of the region while highlighting the wild and preserved character of the CAP.
The MAssiF coastal path of the Albères
For hiking enthusiasts, the coastal trail will allow you to admire the Rocky coast of the Albères registered in the Natura 2000 network.
Promenade by the sea, along the rocky coves, from Cape Béar to Paulilles beach.
You will discover many rare and protected animal and plant species.
Access from the port of Port-Vendres, follow the Quai de la République, bypass the buildings of the Chamber of Commerce, at the roundabout take the Route du Cap Béar to the lighthouse (about 3 km).
Lighthouse parking. Speech of yellow points from Cape Béar.
An invitation to ballads, the many sites accessibles on foot from Port-Vendres
View of the Banyuls Marine Reserve and the horizon, Cap Creus in Catalonia on the Spanish side.
The Madeloc tower (656 m) is on the heights of Port-Vendres and Banyuls.
Built in 1286, it was to ssi the signals between north and south of Catalonia.
Messages of fires and smokes were transmitted according to a code stipulated by the Catalan constitution.
She communicated with the Massane Tower, the fortress of Salses and made it possible to transmit messages directly to the Palais des Rois de Mallorca in Perpignan, administrative capital of North Catalonia in the 12th century.
With a height of 17.50m, it benefits from 2 floors pierced with murderers, above a ground floor on tank.
Corbeals crown the top of the tower, thus recalling the existence of a mitchicoulis crenel.
Today it has a television relay.
Magnificent panorama on the coast and vallespir.
Direction ; Take the RN114 and direction of Banyuls on sea and follow "Les Balcons de Madeloc"
View of the Vermeille coast from the Madeloc tower : Port-Vendres and Cap Béar
