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The Sea and its treasures

Welcome to Banyuls-sur-Mer, jewel of the Mediterranean! Come and enjoy all the treasures that the sea has to offer. Fill up on iodine while keeping your feet on the ground by walking the coastal path, float on or under water on a paddle or on the underwater path, discover the local marine fauna and flora… In Banyuls, there is no shortage of experiences to offer you a 100% marine stay, whether you prefer to laze around at sunset or to combine sports and sunbathing!

Our must-haves

The Mediterranean, absolutely!

The Banyuls coast is ideal for a Mediterranean immersion. On land as well as on water, everything calls you to savor its iodized and sunny atmosphere. Take a walk along the coastal path or immerse yourself in the underwater path. For the curious, the underwater reserve will reveal the treasures of the marine fauna. And if you don’t have the sea legs, go to the aquarium to learn everything about the deep blue sea, without getting wet!

The bottom line

Discover the beaches of Banyuls

Banyuls offers various beautiful beaches and coves sheltered from the winds suitable for swimming or “lazing around”.

The beaches Centrale, the Elmes and the Centre Hélio Marin (also called Sana) are supervised swimming in summer and the small cove of Troc Pineill is located in the Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Reserve, a paradise for divers.

Continuing on the coastal path, you will walk along this superb wild coastline, two other small coves – Taillelauque and Tancade – real little jewels with crystal clear waters.

the beach and our animal friends

We love animals in Banyuls-sur-Mer, however for cleanliness reasons dogs and other pets are not allowed on the beaches of Banyuls, even tied on a leash, all year round.

On the other hand, the closest beaches where dogs are allowed are Le Racou and La Marenda beach in Argelès-sur-Mer, then in Torreilles (south beach and north beach)
Also, Port-Barcarès and Canet allow them from October to the end of June.

Safety tips
  • Try not to go alone and tell your loved ones about your itinerary;
  • Check the weather forecast before you leave: 32 50 orMétéo France(link is external);
  • Avoid straying from the marked coastal path (cliffs nearby);
  • Be extra vigilant with children;
  • Never make fires in the forest or on the trail, or in the creeks; do not smoke, throw no matches or cigarette butts.
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On the Mediterranean coast

Ah the sea, the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, the horizon as far as the eye can see… What could be more normal, when you come to Banyuls, than to want to live your vacations by the Mediterranean Sea? We have chosen for you the accommodations with the most beautiful views of the sea, the restaurants where you can taste good sunny dishes with your feet in the sand, and even a turnkey stay, 100% marine!

Vacations at the sea

in practice!