The hotel spa Les Mouettes offers you a privileged setting to explore the Côte Vermeille, which owes its name to the colors that the schist rock takes on at sunrise and sunset. Landscapes of jagged cliffs, small coves and grandiose panoramas interspersed with pretty villages await you.
Discover the heritage of the Côte Vermeille
Start your adventure in the village of Collioure, located 2 km from the hotel and nicknamed the "jewel of the Côte Vermeille". This city of art, cradle of Fauvism, awaits you with an incredible array of discoveries:
- The Museum of Modern Art and the numerous art galleries;
- The bell tower of the Notre-Dame-des-Anges church;
- The colorful houses of the Mouré district;
Continue your visit of Collioure with a beautiful walk in the direction of Fort Saint-Elme, accessible on foot or by small tourist train. A panoramic view of the village, the sea and the mountains awaits you from this seemingly impregnable fortress.
Other towns on the Côte Vermeille are worth a stop:
- Port-Vendres. Continue south and discover this village which combines a pleasant marina, a fishing port and a seaside resort. A beautiful hike to Cap Béar and its red and white metal lighthouse awaits you with a breathtaking view to Spain;
- Banyuls-sur-Mer. Discover this pretty seaside resort and its old quarter with colorful houses. Take advantage of your visit to taste the famous Banyuls wine.
Enjoy the Mediterranean coastline
For swimming, the creeks of Porteils and the beach of Racou are a 20-minute walk from the spa hotel Les Mouettes and are accessible by the pleasant coastal path.
To discover the Côte Vermeille in more depth:
- Take a boat trip from Collioures or Banyuls-sur-Mer to admire the rocky shores and find the best places for snorkeling;
- By car, take the Corniche road from Collioure to Cerbère. Treat yourself to a spectacle for the eyes between creeks, beaches, vineyards and mountains. Don't miss the splendid view from the Cap Rédéris.
Marvel at the riches of Catalonia in Spain
Less than an hour from the Spanish border, Les Mouettes Hotel & Spa is ideally located to explore northern Spain.
Discover :
- Figueres and its Dali museum or do some wine tourism;
- Barcelona and its beautiful cathedral "la Sagrada familia";
- The picturesque village of Cadaques;
- And many other wonderful sites of Spain.
Are you tempted by a stay in this spa hotel in Argelès-sur-Mer? Book your relaxing and exotic getaway on the Côte Vermeille.