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Activities (7)
Entertainment (8)
Sustainable Development (7)
Environment (3)
Gastronomy (2)
Story (5)
KAYAK (1)
OTI actions (2)
Fisherman (2)
The producers (2)
Unclassified (3)
Diving (2)
Hiking (3)
Snorkeling (2)
Sites to discover (6)
Traditions (1)
Bikes (1)

Entertainment
Story
Sites to discover

Cerberus through art

Cerbère, a small border village in the Pyrénées-Orientales, is often wrongly perceived as a simple place of passage. "There is nothing to see in Cerbère", we often hear, even at the tourist office! How many travelers in a hurry pass through this town without stopping, only focused on their Spanish destination? However, this hasty perception hides a…

By Camille, Nov 22, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Entertainment
Sites to discover

On the road of the turtles

Autumn is slowly settling in the Mediterranean Pyrenees, adorning the landscapes with shimmering colours and offering a beautiful spectacle to visitors. It is at this time of year that the Turtle Route in Catalonia reveals all its magic, inviting travellers to an original adventure through the Pyrenees, the Albères and along the…

By Camille, on 14 Oct 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Activities
Sites to discover

Rain coming? Our ideas for shining despite everything!

Don't let a few drops of rain spoil your stay in the Pyrénées Méditerranée! Our region, renowned for its exceptional sunshine, is full of treasures to discover, even when the sky is gloomy. Whether you are alone, with friends or family, we have many "Plan B" that will brighten your day, even in the rain! Travel…

By Sibylle, on Oct 11, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

Story
Sites to discover

On the trail of “The Treasure Map”!

Cyril Féraud invited us to a new episode of "La Carte aux trésors" on Wednesday, August 21, to discover the treasures of the Pyrenees-Mediterranean! Between the sea and the mountains, the two candidates traveled from Elne in the north to the Spanish border in the south, passing through Argelès-sur-Mer, Port-Vendres, etc.

By Isabelle, on Sep 27, 2024

Reading time: 2 min.

Environment
Hiking

Meeting with… living heritage!

Who has not had the opportunity to come across these bovids during a hike in the Albères massif? On the initiative of the Sorède Pastoral Group and in the company of José, Frédéric, Philippe and Jean-Luc, we left early one beautiful summer day to go and meet this living treasure of the Albères: the…

By Bettina, August 24, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

Entertainment
Story

Walk “Legends and folk tales of the Albères”

New for 2024! This outing offered in Sorède is a captivating adventure that combines the natural beauty of the region with the richness of its folklore. We had the chance to live this experience among friends with our children aged 10, 11 and 12. Our guide immersed us in the history and…

By Isabelle, August 02, 2024

Reading time: 3 min.

Entertainment
OTI actions

Spring Mar i Munt 2024 – Joys and Discoveries

Let's return to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the brand new edition of "Printemps Mar i Munt". By popular demand, this year, the programming was spread over the four weeks of the school holidays, thus attracting an enthusiastic and loyal audience! Working for months to organize the event, the efforts of our…

By Vanessa, June 14, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Environment

Hotels in Insectes: A haven of peace for biodiversity

Have you ever wondered how to help nature while beautifying your garden? Create a refuge for biodiversity at home! Discover insect hotels, unique and essential structures for preserving the ecological balance of our gardens. Spread across our magnificent territory encompassing the Albères massif, the Côte Vermeille, as well as…

By Jordan, June 07, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

Sites to discover

Port-Vendres, in the lively heart of its port!

On my last day of internship, I had the pleasure of joining the team for an in-depth exploration of the port of Port-Vendres. Today, I'm going behind the scenes of the marina and the harbor master's office! Before we begin, it is important to understand that Port Vendres is divided into three zones…

By Marianne, February 22, 2024

Reading time: 6 min.

Entertainment
Sustainable Development
Hiking

JO PARIS 2024 – Start of the Great Hike

“The Great Hike to Paris” on the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games departing from Cerbère... Obviously we marked the event big and red in our diaries! Are you ready too? Come on, let's go... Proud of our Catalan village, the furthest starting point from the capital in mainland France, we…

By Patricia, January 16, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

OTI actions

Our volunteers in the spotlight!

Thursday, November 30, 2023, the 2nd Volunteer Day was held in Sorède. During its events, the Tourist Office regularly works with local volunteers: heritage and hiking associations, etc. By organizing this annual day, we would like to thank all our partners for all this time and valuable skills. who bring life...

By Isabelle, Dec 19, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Fisherman

Behind the scenes of Télématin in Port-Vendres

The Tourist Office was contacted in advance by Célia, Julie POIRIER's assistant, to prepare a column for the show TÉLÉMATIN on FRANCE 2. With my colleague Marjorie, we accompanied her team in the preparations and attended the filming live, dedicated to fishing and the Côte Vermeille! See you on the day…

By Caroline, Dec 12, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Entertainment

Focus on the Fall Mar i Munt Week 2023

End of a colorful week, the 4th edition of the Autumn Mar i Munt Week! It has been carefully prepared by our team to pamper families during the last school holidays! 🍁🍂 Many participants, of all ages, enthusiastically took part in the activities, most of which…

By Vanessa, Dec 01, 2023

Reading time: 5 min.

Entertainment
Story

Artistic walk in Port-Vendres

Today, I'm taking you on a bucolic stroll to discover Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 – 1928), an accomplished artist from Glasgow in Scotland, who succumbed to the charm of Port-Vendres and Roussillon. Follow in his footsteps through the enchanting places he loved so much, and dive into the fascinating world of this…

By Marike, August 01, 2023

Reading time: 2 min.

Entertainment

A look back at the “Spring Mar i Munt Week”

Mar i Munt Week Edition 2023 took place from April 22 to 30 under the theme "Come celebrate the arrival of spring!" A great opportunity to (re)activate yourself with the many 100% #PyMed activities and thus take a big breath of fresh air, so sweet in the Mediterranean Pyrenees! You were many, young and old,...

By Isabelle, on July 25, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Sustainable Development

Our advice for your holiday “Under the sun”

Discover the secrets of an ideal summer stay in the Mediterranean Pyrenees! Our team gives you advice on how to make the most of your summer experience. From refreshing places to unmissable activities, get ready for a memorable vacation! Caroline, what can you advise our visitors to have a great vacation this summer? "Already, the…

By Caroline, June 28, 2023

Reading time: 4 min.

Sustainable Development

Water and hot weather in the Mediterranean Pyrenees

Discover our summer tips on water and drought, presented by Caroline, our sustainability expert. In this interview, she will share practical tips for saving water and adopting responsible behaviors during the summer period. Stay committed and let's preserve our precious resource together! Hi Caroline, you are focused on Sustainable Development…

By Caroline, June 25, 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Traditions

Let's dance the sardana!

The sardana represents the heart and character of the Catalans: passionate, united, fiery, heads held high and hands raised, they express their unity and their identity through this dance, a symbol of their art of living and their pride in being Catalans! It is danced at all ages, on all occasions, in all places...

By Bettina, on 26 Apr 2023

Reading time: 5 min.

Activities

Palau Lake Captain for a Day

The little Sunday outing... Today, I decided to take my little family to Lake Palau-del-Vidre! As we have just finished a family meal a little longer than normal, I want to find an activity that is quick enough to do, but that appeals to both adults and children. Since last year,…

By Isabelle, on 04 Apr 2023

Reading time: 3 min.

Activities
Sustainable Development
Environment
Diving
Snorkeling

Paradise… 100% electric!

Today I would like to introduce you to Simon BRIOT, founder of PARADIS DES BULLES in Port-Vendres, a sustainable diving center. His passion: the eco-responsible discovery of the underwater environment by minimizing the impact of nautical activities on the environment. For this, Simon actively participated in the design and construction of the first 100% electric catamaran in…

By Vanessa, on March 30, 2023

Reading time: 2 min.

Gastronomy

The Calçots, it's the season!

Here is a Catalan specialty that warms hearts in these winter months: the Calçotada! This tasting usually takes place in the spring, between January and April. Calçots are a variety of tender and sweet onions, a real delight! Savor the calçots grilled over a wood fire, accompanied by a tasty tomato-based sauce,…

By Vanessa, on Feb 17, 2023

Reading time: 1 min.

Sustainable Development
Gastronomy

The taste of authenticity

The time of your vacation is idleness for some, activities for others, but always accompanied by the taste discovery of local products, local cuisine! Happiness on your plate is undoubtedly a composition of freshness, smells, flavors and colors. What could be better than buying local products...

By Bettina, Nov 18, 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

Sustainable Development

Towards a reduction of plastic waste

2 alarming observations in the Pyrénées-Orientales: 80% of waste at sea is of land origin and 80% of it is plastic. The Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office wishes to act at its level by reducing its own plastic waste and by raising public awareness of this cause. Plastic is enough! The Pyrenees Mediterranean Tourist Office…

By Isabelle, on 28 Oct 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Activities
Sustainable Development
Bikes

Bike ride on the EV8… From the mountains to the sea

More and more of you are asking the Tourist Office to find out the best way to reach the beaches and thus forget about your car during your vacation. No more traffic jams, paid parking lots and welcome to soft travel... Today oday I have the pleasure of presenting to you the section of EuroVélo8 "The Mediterranean…

By Bettina, Oct 21, 2022

Reading time: 6 min.

The producers

Grape harvest at Cosprons

"Hi girls, do you want to see how the harvest is going on the coast!?" Such is the invitation sent to us by the owner of Domaine CLAIRE MAYOL, Guillaume Montchal, one fine morning in August... Always ready for new adventures, we didn't need to think long to decide! A little after,…

By Patricia, on 10 Oct 2022

Reading time: 6 min.

Story
Hiking

Day “La Retirada and the paths of exile”

Granddaughter of a Spanish Republican, it was important to me to keep the memory of this exile known as La Retirada alive. I invite you to follow me to dive into history and discover places of passage during a hike organized by our team. Together with my colleagues Bernadine and Babeth, we put…

By Patricia, on 09 Sep 2022

Reading time: 5 min.

Sites to discover

Cap Bear

My name is Marike, I am a guide lecturer at the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office. Through these lines, I offer you a foretaste of the surprises that our rich territory has in store for you with the presentation of this emblematic and unmissable place of the Côte Vermeille: Cap Béar. A site steeped in history and emotions…

By Marike, on 04 Jul 2022

Reading time: 6 min.

Fisherman
The producers

In the skin of a sailor

Pescatourism, quesaco!?? I'm lucky. My workplace, the Tourist Office, is located in the port of Port-Vendres. So we not only take advantage of the spectacular view of life around the quays, we also regularly meet the fishermen who are settled there. One of them, Franck, invited me to accompany him…

By Marjorie, June 29, 2022

Reading time: 4 min.

Activities
Snorkeling

My supervised webbed hike

"The heritage of our territory is fascinating, whether it is thousand-year-old buildings steeped in history or the nature that surrounds us: on land... or under the sea!" An activity accessible to all So I went snorkeling with a pro and a small group (8 people maximum and children welcome!). After a while…

By Caroline, June 10, 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Activities
Diving

My Diving Baptism

Conquering the Big Blue! A dive in the last foothills of the Pyrenees, the first Marine Nature Reserve in France, jewel of the Côte Vermeille. A cocktail of surprising sensations! I've been thinking about it for some time now, but now it's decided I'm doing my first dive! Let's go, direction Cerbère! Nope…

By Vanessa, May 30, 2022

Reading time: 4 min.

Activities
KAYAK

My Guided Kayak Trip

A sea kayak trip in the Mediterranean along the Côte Vermeille. The ideal way to discover, at your own pace, the fauna, flora and local heritage. An activity not to be missed! The meeting is given at 9am in a parking lot in Banyuls sur mer. Alex and his kayaks are…

By Vanessa, May 30, 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Authors

Bettina

Stay advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office - Responsible for publishing and the website, based in Sorède. Here's another hyperactive one! Nothing can resist our dear Bettina: very involved in the life of the Albères and numerous actions of the OTI PyMed, she sincerely loves her adopted territory and, despite her beautiful accent, proves to us every day that she is a real Catalan at heart. His advice is worth gold!

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Caroline

Travel advisor, heritage promotion and in charge of communication, based in St André. The most rock of the band without a doubt, she does not save her saliva to tell you about the territory and the Romanesque heritage! She is also the "voice" of the OTI on social networks.

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Camille

Creative and passionate, Camille is a holiday advisor in Cerbère, where she guides visitors through discoveries such as street art and the Retirada hike. A globetrotter at heart and a lover of writing, she enjoys exploring new cultures. She also runs workshops at the Maison de l'Art Roman de Saint-André, where her creativity works wonders. Always full of ideas, Camille brings a great dose of inspiration to the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office team!

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Buckskin

Travel advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office and in charge of project development, based in Laroque-des-Albères. Our hyperactive team: She has the answer to almost everything! Sympathetic and efficient Isabelle travels both the marked trails and the software available to the team. Taking advantage of its lights is to ensure a successful holiday!

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Jordan

Student alternating in BTS tourism with the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office - Nature lover whom he likes to backpack, he concocts - among other missions - activities, puzzles and games for our famous Hiking Rallies. Her smile and patience make her the team's favorite!

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Marianne

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maria

Guide Speaker and travel advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée intercommunal tourist office - heritage promotion and mediation - based in Port-Vendres. All visitors are won over by our Speaker Guide! While she continues her studies during the school year in parallel with her missions with us, this young woman already knows how to set the course in her mediation projects. Being one of the "young people" of the team, she is also regularly called upon for digital projects.

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Marjorie

Travel advisor and in charge of reception outside the walls, often based in Port-Vendres. Don't be fooled by her gentleness and kindness, Marjorie does not lack energy and punch! She does not hesitate to meet holidaymakers - and even to brave the elements! - to make you discover the Côte Vermeille and the territory!

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Patricia

Travel advisor, in charge of cross-border relations and technical monitoring of the online store. This radiant member of our team with deep Catalan roots is a fervent guardian of Memory! Globetrotter and concerned about the environmental cause, she always has a smile on her face. She will, for sure, share with you her passions and her love of the territory!

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Sibyl

Responsible for reception and German translations, Sibylle ensures with calm and kindness that each visitor feels listened to and supported. A holiday advisor at the Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office, she also plays a key role in promoting the region. Based in Laroque-des-Albères, she enjoys sharing her knowledge with great serenity, and her attachment to the region shines through in each of her pieces of advice.

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Vanessa

Travel advisor, heritage promotion, in charge of relations with leisure providers - based in Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines. Efficient and dynamic, her smile never leaves her, to the delight of those who cross her path! As comfortable on the water as it is to present the magnificent medieval sculptures of the cloister and the history of its village!

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