Catalan, luminous, multi-faceted, the destination Pyrénées Méditerranée will make you fall under its spell!

Here, the Pyrenees bathe in the Mediterranean…

Heading due south for this destination on the doorstep of Spain!
Between the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and Catalan villages, Pyrénées Méditerranée offers an exceptional diversity of landscapes concentrated in just a few kilometers.

Why choose Pyrénées Méditerranée?

🌊 The Mediterranean Sea – The Vermilion Coast
Enjoy the benefits and vitality of the Mediterranean. The unique colors and light of the Côte Vermeille have inspired many artists and will dazzle you!

Moth The Mountain – The Albères
This massif forms the easternmost part of the Pyrenees chain. The last foothills of the Pyrenees, it offers fabulous terrain for lovers of wide open spaces.
Take a breath of fresh air, here nature invites you to daydream and offers you extraordinary panoramas!

🏛️ Heritage and villages
Besides the beauty of the landscapes, history has left many traces, from prehistory to the present day. Romanesque cloisters, churches, fortifications, ports, railway heritage and glassmaking know-how tell the story of the identity of our Catalan villages, where every alley invites discovery.

???? Lifestyle and local produce
Between the sea and the mountains, flavors take center stage. Wines from the Côte Vermeille, local produce, markets, and Catalan specialties punctuate daily life. Here, under the Catalan sun, simple pleasures take on their full meaning.

Discover all the advantages of the destination

Whether you are passionate about history, an art lover inspired by the unique light of the region, or simply looking for an idyllic setting to recharge your batteries, the Pyrénées Méditerranée will seduce you with their diversity and exceptional natural beauty!

Our awards

A destination of excellence

Collioure on the Côte Vermeille: "A major Occitanie site"

The GRAND SITE OCCITANIE label brings together more than 40 exceptional sites: villages, towns or natural sites!

Where the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean meet, from Racou to Cerbère, the ports of the Côte Vermeille each have their own incredible charm!

The diversity of natural and preserved landscapes were the scene of many episodes in history. Witness these two thousand years old vineyards, these churches and strongholds of the Middle Ages, the abundant military heritage and the places of memory of this land of passage where, at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, thousands of Spanish refugees passed through during the Retirada..

Classified tourist resorts, villages renowned for their attractiveness

Port-Vendres (2025) and Sorède (2026) have been awarded the "Classified Tourist Resort" label. the highest tourism distinction awarded by the State to municipalities offering a high level of facilities, services, activities and quality of welcome.

Destination of Excellence & Green Destinations

A committed Tourist Office

The Pyrénées Méditerranée Tourist Office is certified Destination of Excellence, a national recognition that rewards the quality of the welcome and services offered to visitors.
Committed to a more responsible tourism approach, it has also obtained international recognition Green Destinations – Bronze level, promoting actions taken in favor of the environment, heritage and sustainable development.

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