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Proud small village with a marked Catalan identity, Latour Bas Elne is only 5 minutes from the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean. Located 10 kilometres from Argelès-sur-Mer, 15 kilometres from Perpignan and about 20 minutes from the Spanish border, Latour Bas Elne is the ideal place to visit the Pyrénées-Orientales and the most popular seaside resorts in the region.
Nestled at the foot of the Albères, between Elne and Saint-Cyprien, this commune with a strong historical past attracts many holidaymakers every year. You can visit its church of Saint Jacques de Latour Bas Elne: an old defence tower from the 13th century, this building was transformed over the years thanks to the construction of chapels (in the Middle Ages) and the installation of a bell tower. True witnesses of the past, you will still be able to observe today small openings in its red stones, which turn out to be ancient loopholes.
On the sea side, head for the beaches of Saint-Cyprien to enjoy the legendary sunshine of the Catalan coast. Located near the market, Rodin beach is known for its famous volleyball tournaments and for its family atmosphere: young and old can spend long afternoons on the sand, absorbed by a good book or by the construction of ephemeral castles. A meeting place for windsurfers, the "North Beach" is one of the most beautiful snow spots in the Occitanie region. Located not far from the "Trocipal Golf", amateur and experienced athletes will be able to kite-surf and windsurf at leisure. Every year in September, this beach also hosts the Kite Festival, an opportunity for young and old alike to admire these colourful silhouettes flying in the Catalan sky. The immense stretches of sand of the "South Beach" and the beach of the "Turning Bridge" will delight the amateurs of long parentheses of idleness under the sun.
Your stay in Latour Bas Elne will also be punctuated by a wide range of sporting activities: initiation to scuba diving, yacht and motor boat hire, afternoons jet-skiing, kayaking or catamaran trips, surfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, beach volleyball or golf... You won't know what to start with so many activities.
Latour Bas Elne and the surrounding coastal towns abound in marked paths and paths, accessible to all : hikers, riders and cyclists will be able to discover superb panoramas on their walks along the Mediterranean coast. Stretching over the towns of Elne and Argelès-sur-Mer, the Mas Larrieu Nature Reserve will delight lovers of nature and beautiful landscapes. Alternating dune and aquatic environments, reedbeds and swamps, this 145 hectare natural nugget is home to numerous plant and animal species. This place of extraordinary beauty is the perfect place for hiking, with family or friends, with a breathtaking view of the snow-covered Pyrenean peaks. Trails also criss-cross the Massif des Albères and the high mountain of Canigou, to allow walkers to discover all the magnificence of this corner of the hexagon.
Finally, coming to Latour Bas Elne also means taking the time to enjoy delicious meals, with family or friends, facing the sea or in the mountains. Catalan gastronomy, as we know, is famous for its tasty dishes. Here, the part is made with the local products : seafood or shellfish, freshly caught fish, meats, cheeses or vegetables gorged with sunshine : enough to make the taste buds of gourmets wriggle !
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François
01/08/2020
Nearby: the restaurant "Le Tapalou", good table and good reception.
Morgane
18/07/2020
Restaurant "Le Copacabana" in Collioure is top. "Airstream" at the Barcarès on the beach (next to the Lydia boat): you can eat very good hamburgers there.
Philippe
17/08/2019
Very good for hiking and mountain biking. To visit : the candy factory (at the entrance of the Bresse and its lakes).
Jessica
27/07/2019
Le "Bouchon Catalan" and "Sud Paëlla" (homemade cuisine and in front of you) in Canet.
Chantal
16/04/2019
The St Cyprien market on Friday is really worth seeing.
Farida
13/04/2019
The port of Saint Cyprien is an excellent place to breathe, the wind lends itself well to it and the sun was at the rendezvous. Eat at the restaurant "Le Biniou": very beautiful and good place.
Philippe
18/08/2018
The visit of the cellars to be done. Rosa to visit. Good clean beaches.
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