{"id":2708509,"date":"2023-10-18T09:47:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-le-calagogo.fr\/tourisme-pyrenees-orientales\/"},"modified":"2024-03-21T08:59:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T07:59:55","slug":"tourism-pyrenees-orientales","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-le-calagogo.fr\/en\/tourism-pyrenees-orientales\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrounding towns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tourism in Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>
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Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es Orientales: an ideal tourist destination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated in the south of France, the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales department<\/a> is a multifaceted place steeped in Catalan culture<\/strong>, offering a unique blend of sea and mountains, as well asa rich historical heritage<\/strong>, including former Templar strongholds and passing possessions of the kings of Majorca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can discover a variety of exceptional natural sites<\/strong>, lively seaside resorts, authentic villages preserving their ancestral traditions, anda sublime architectural heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>

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Close to the Spanish border<\/strong>the d\u00e9partement offers a multitude of leisure and activities<\/strong>such as water sports, cultural visits, hiking, mountain biking, relaxation, urban recreation, sports and leisure activities. historical discoveries<\/strong>and, of course, the tasting of local produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping in Saint-Cyprien-Plage<\/a> is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of the sea and discover all that the d\u00e9partement has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to do in Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales : Sports & Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether on the coast or inland, the Catalan region<\/strong> offers visitors<\/strong> a wide range of leisure activities<\/strong>. The region’s high level of sunshine makes it ideal for water sports and leisure activities:<\/strong> the Catalan coast is dotted with renowned seaside resorts such as Argel\u00e8s-sur-Mer<\/a>, Saint-Cyprien, Sainte Marie de la Mer, Port Vendres, Banyuls-sur-Mer<\/a> and Port-Barcar\u00e8s<\/a>. Boat hire, sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, jet skiing, wake-boarding, kayaking or towed buoys – the list of things to do by the sea is long<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for families<\/strong>, the sea trip can be made on a glass-bottomed boat to discover the richness of the coastal waters<\/strong> and the fine sandy beaches. Many beach clubs offer intergenerational activities such as paddleboarding and introductory sailing, as well as thrill-seeking activities such as parasailing and towed buoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snorkeling enthusiasts<\/strong> can take the Cerb\u00e8re-Banyuls marked underwater trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 66 is also an easy<\/strong> department to discover by bike<\/strong>: the V\u00e9littorale and the V\u00e9loroute en pays Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e allow you to explore the coast and the hinterland<\/strong> respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numerous mountain bike trails also criss-cross the region, including the Alb\u00e8res massif and the Pic du Canigou, as well as many of Occitanie’s regional nature parks. During your stay in the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales<\/strong>, you’ll also enjoy a wide range of events: local markets and night markets, major festivals such as Les D\u00e9ferlantes d’Argel\u00e8s, and typical Catalan festivals. Discover the many UNESCO World Heritage buildings on the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>

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Visit the Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales: places of interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the many sites to visit around your campsite in Saint-Cyprien<\/strong>, there are a few that are particularly unmissable. In Perpignan<\/a>, don’t miss the palace of the kings of Majorca<\/a> in Southern Gothic style, and the monumental Saint-Jean-Baptiste cathedral<\/strong>, the largest religious building in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pearl of the C\u00f4te Vermeille, the royal castle of Collioure<\/a> offers a magnificent panorama<\/strong> of the entire bay from its covered walkway. The Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales<\/strong> is also home to small, unspoilt villages such as Canet en Roussillon<\/a>, Saint-Andr\u00e9<\/a> and Palau-del-Vidre<\/a>, famous for its glass art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>

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Not far from Saint-Cyprien, the upper town ofElne<\/a> boasts an impressive cathedral and marble cloister, testimony to its former status as the episcopal see of Roussillon. In the north of the d\u00e9partement, set against the Corbi\u00e8res mountains, the fortress of Salses is a perfectly preserved defensive structure<\/strong> built in the 15\u1d49 century by the Spanish Catholic kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only an hour and a half’s drive from Cala-Gogo, in the Aude department<\/strong>, lies the exceptional walled city<\/strong> of Carcassonne<\/a>. Staying at the Camping Cala-Gogo between Saint-Cyprien and Argel\u00e8s-sur-Mer<\/strong>You can also easily travel to the Spanish side of the country to discover the Costa Brava<\/a> In Figueres, don’t miss the unusual architecture of the Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum, the city’s landmark and considered the last of its kind in Europe. by the surrealist artist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently asked questions about the surrounding area<\/h2>\n\n\n
How far is the campsite from the beach?<\/span><\/summary>

The Camping has direct access to the sea and nothing separates us from the beach – it couldn’t be closer.<\/p>\n<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Where are the cycle paths?<\/span><\/summary>

There are ski slopes right at the entrance to the Camping, and these stretch right across the town.<\/p>\n<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Where’s the nearest tourist office?<\/span><\/summary>

The Saint-Cyprien Plage tourist office is nearby (approx. 2 km).<\/p>\n<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Is the Camping served by public transport?<\/span><\/summary>

Yes, there are buses and a small train (in season) to get you around.<\/p>\n<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>

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\n Cities in <\/br>Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es-Orientales<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\t\tCamping Costa Brava\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\tCamping Barcar\u00e8s\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\tCamping in Canet-en-Rousillon\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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