Argelès-sur-Mer

Discover Argelès-sur-mer and the surrounding area on holiday

Argelès-sur-mer is a typical Catalan village, where you can wander through the colourful alleyways. You can also admire its ramparts and church, and make a diversion to the traditional market or the night-time craft market to stock up on souvenirs and good Catalan produce. If you're more of a seafront person, the Allée des Pins is the ideal place to stroll along the shady promenade, just a stone's throw from the beach, for a little gourmet break or a spot of shopping. Argelès-sur-mer also boasts a 7-kilometre stretch of beach with views of the Massif des Albères, all while your feet are in the sand! From the Racou beach, you can set off on a delightful walk along the sentier du Littoral. With family or friends, settle into one of our many holiday rentals to discover the charm of Argelès-sur-mer for a night or a longer stay.

Activities to do near Argelès-sur-mer

The restaurants in Argelès-sur-mer offer local cuisine with typical Catalan dishes such as cargolade or escalivade. And don't forget to sample the essential products of the Pyrénées-Orientales: wines, rousquilles, tourons… A little stopover at the port of Argelès? This is the perfect opportunity to sample a tapas on the terrace of one of the bars, or to buy fresh fish direct from the fishermen! With family or friends, Argelès-sur-mer offers a wide range of leisure and outdoor activities to suit all ages! Whether you're a keen sportsman or a thrill-seeker, all you have to do is choose between kayaking, stand-up paddle, mountain biking, canyoning, diving, horse-riding or even trail… the Sentier du Littoral is a walk for nature lovers; on a path overlooking Argelès-sur-mer, a breathtaking panorama, almost a change of scenery, to discover the multitude of landscapes our department has to offer. From the Pic du Canigou to the coves of Porteils, it's just a short walk! Looking for culture? Argelès-sur-mer organises the largest free public open-air photo exhibition (Marenda festival). For a picnic break with the family, head to the Parc du Château de Valmy: a 5-hectare park open to the public with the Château de Valmy at the back (private), and facing you, the most beautiful view of Argelès-sur-mer and the varied landscapes of the Pyrénées-Orientales. For your next holiday in the south, Argelès-sur-mer and all its riches await you! Book a Clévacances rental and leave with complete confidence!