Here, we don't really have winter! Temperatures remain mild in this season and it is not uncommon to enjoy the sun at Christmas.
Winter is therefore an ideal season for hiking the hiking trails or cycling on the side roads… a period conducive to slow tourism.

Enjoying the beach in winter
Here, the beach is not only in summer. Nothing like a meditation break on a deserted beach, with the rolling of the waves as background sound. The landscapes of beaches winter colors, with expanses of driftwood that the sea has left in memory of magical memories.
And yet it is not uncommon to encounter a few swimmers or children attracted by the waves… the water here is never really very cold!
Did you know?
Every January 1st, to celebrate the first day of the year, a “new year's swim” is organized on different beaches in the department.
Don't hesitate to take part in this event… laughter and good humor guaranteed!
Nice hikes to do in winter
In winter, it's always good to take advantage of the large outdoor spaces to invigorate the body. The calm of the hiking trails is conducive to to relax. And it's always good for morale to be able to enjoy the sun and light, still present in the Catalan country.
(E 12 – Sentier Littoral) Banyuls – Port-Vendres
- 05h00
- 377 D +
- -370D-
- 11,2 km
- BANYULS SUR MER
Discovering the territory is possible, even in winter!
Although the vegetation is dormant, the villages in the Mediterranean Pyrenees are always a source of wonder for visitors. In winter, it is often the illuminations that beautify our towns.
Do not hesitate to stroll through the alleys and let yourself be guided by Isalia, with the children or by Baludik for the older ones.
Winter also rhymes with the end of year celebrations...
To prepare them or simply to have fun, several Christmas markets are planned in our villages and all give pride of place to local producers and creators from the surrounding area! This has become a feature of these markets, which now focus on quality and local supply. The opportunity to consume locally and promote crafts and products from the Pyrénées-Orientales.



In case of rain?
CLOITRE ET EGLISE ABBATIALE DE ST GENIS DES FONTAINES
- SAINT-GENIS-DES-FONTAINES
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