Visit
the Pyrénées-Orientales
The Pyrénées-Orientales is a very popular département for holidaymakers, located at the south-western end of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Indeed, this territory offers numerous tourist attractions and a mosaic of varied landscapes where there’s no shortage of activities. Between sea, land and the surrounding mountains, you’ll find the distinctiveCatalan identity that characterizes the area. Discover below what to do in the Pyrénées-Orientales near the Spanish border from our campsite in Vias.
Discover the Eastern Pyrenees
close to Spain
When we think of the Pyrénées-Orientales, we immediately think of the sun, the Catalan countryside, the Vermeille coast and Spain, just outside the department. The Pyrénées-Orientales has an air of vacation all year round. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the département is renowned for the diversity of its landscapes, between land, sea and mountains.
The Catalan region has managed to turn its resources into real assets for tourism: the département offers no fewer than 10 seaside resorts, 5 spa resorts and 8 mountain resorts. The natural riches of the Pyrénées-Orientales are equally astonishing. The département boasts 25 Natura 2000-labeled sites, 28 classified sites and 11 nature reserves!
From the region’s highest peaks to the plains of Roussillon, biodiversity is exceptional and overflowing with treasures.
It’s no wonder then that the département attracts so many visitors in all seasons.
natural resources
What to see and do in the Pyrénées-Orientales?
The Pyrénées-Orientales is the perfect place for outdoor activities.
Don’t hesitate to explore the Vermeille coast, which stretches right up to the Spanish border. Enjoy the authentic beauty of this unspoilt coastline. An unforgettable walk between the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean, the mountains of the hinterland and the villages that have inspired artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Braque.
And don’t miss a visit to the charming little town of Collioure. Surrounded by vineyards, this town, built around a bay with turquoise waters, invites you to stroll and relax.
Visiting the Pyrénées-Orientales near Spain is also an opportunity to visit Barcelona or Cadaquès, not far from the French border.
This renowned natural port on the Costa Brava offers a magnificent landscape of beautiful beaches and secluded coves, in the heart of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Cadaquès is an ideal place for water sports enthusiasts of all kinds and for lovers of nature, art and old stone.
On the Roussillon plain, the capital of theKingdom of Majorca, you’ll find the city of Perpignan. It faces the Mediterranean with the Pic du Canigou in the background. If you take a stroll through its warmly-colored streets, you’ll discover all the symbols of Catalan identity, from festivities to historic monuments and gastronomy.
Your itinerary along the Pyrenean coast, from Vias to Barcelona
What to do in 1 day in the Pyrénées-Orientales ? Our 4-star Finca l’Air Marin campsite in Vias has put together a guide to destinations in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. In just one day, we’ll give you an overview of the best the Côte Vermeille has to offer.
Head south from Vias towards the Pyrénées-Orientales: in the extreme south-west of France, visit Collioure “la catalane”, a beautiful coastal town borderingSpain, and finish off with a glass of Banyuls, overlooking the sea.
A few kilometers further on, cross the Spanish border via Perthus or La Jonquera, a 1h30 drive from the campsite: a stopover is all you need to buy cigarettes and alcohol, for example.
On Spanish territory, discover Cadaquès (2 h from the campsite), a charming village nestled in a bay bordered by mountains: its white houses and rocky cliffs have made it a coveted stopover.
And with a bit of courage, you can reach Barcelona, just a 3-hour drive from the campsite: Spain at your fingertips, for a different and colorful vacation!
Pyrenean coastline
Visit the Pyrénées Orientales from the 4-star Finca l’Air Marin campsite
The 4-star l’Air Marin campsite at Vias Plage in the Hérault region is located close to the Pyrénées-Orientales and Spain. It is therefore ideally situated for visiting the Languedoc coast.
From the l’Air Marin campsite, you’re within easy reach of all the tourist attractions along the coast. Admire the beautiful beaches of the Catalan region or the charming marinas of Collioure and Banyuls on the Côte Vermeille.
From Cerbère to Canet-en-Roussillon, the coastline offers a rugged beauty and the seaside resorts of Leucate, Port-Barcarès, Gruissan or Valras plage invite you to laze on their beautiful beaches. After a day out on the Languedoc coast, return to your accommodation at the 4-star Finca L’Air Marin campsite.
Depending on your preferences, you can rent a comfortable mobile home or reserve camping pitches on a wooded plot. Our establishment offers low-cost Mediterranean vacation rentals in a unique Mexican atmosphere.
In a friendly, family environment, you can take advantage of the many services and activities on offer (teen club, kids club, games, evening events, etc.). Or enjoy the pleasures of the water in the vast aquatic area, with the covered and heated swimming pool of our campsite with water park in Vias. Another great opportunity to spend some quality family time at Finca L’Air Marin.
Discover
the surroundings
