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Welcome to Banyuls
Heritage
Banyuls
Wines
Calendar of Events
Activities
Package Holidays
Clubs and Societies
The Marina
Campsite
Hotels, Restaurants
& Catering
Notes for Visitors
Finding Banyuls
Stop Press
Brochure Request
and Survey
Chapelle de
La Salette
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Nestling in the foothills of Pyrenees,
Banyuls is a charming old fishing village,
with quaint narrow streets and excellent beaches.
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The steep slopes of the surrounding hills are covered with vineyards.
The Marine Reserve,which covers 650 hectares between Banyuls
and Cerbere, makes Banyuls a great diving and snorkelling centre. |
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The two main beaches are the town beach and Les Elmes. Both are
well protected and offer safe swimming and other watersports
such as sailing and windsurfing. During the summer both beaches
have permanent lifeguards. No boats are allowed in Les Elmes
and boat access to the main beach is restricted |
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The
gentle climate makes Banyuls one of the few places in France
where oranges grow outdoors all year round with mimosa and olive trees. |
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The
harbor is a typical fishing harbor and also a holiday
marina. The Aquarium built in 1885 in the harbor is a
place where every body can learn about mediterranean fona
and flora. It belongs to the University of Paris. |
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Within the port area
are the Marina, Aquarium, Harbourmaster's office and the Allees Maillol where you can see local artists
at work
Feeling fit? Try walking up to the Chapelle de la Salette, 200
metres above the town. The view is well worth the effort
Boat trips and diving expeditions in the Marine Reserve allow
visitors to discover the beauty of our coastline and see the
wonderful world that lies just below the surface of the sea.
Many cafes and restaurants overlook the beaches.Here you can
sip a drink and watch the world go by. Maybe even watch the Sardane,
the traditional Catalan dance performed to the music of a Cobla |
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