Languedoc Beaches

Where the Languedoc meets the Mediterranean Sea you will find a paradise for lovers of beach holidays.  From just south of Montpellier all the way down to Cerbière on the Côte Vermeille you will find kilometre after kilometre of sandy beaches.  And in this region you are spoilt by the range of inland attractions to add variety to your holiday (see elsewhere in this website).

It's tough to pick the best resorts, it depends on what you are looking for.  We recommend three here:

              - Argèles-sur-Mer                  - Cap d'Agde                      - Collioure

Collioure
Location:  On the N114 25km south of Perpignan heading for the Spanish border.
General Info: Office du tourisme official site, official town site.
Description:  The Catalan fishing village of Collioure is arguably the prettiest resort on the Côte Vermeille with a delightful little harbour and a superb old town with a maze of streets to investigate.  There are four small pebble beaches in lovely coves which tend to get crowded in high season (see right!).  The fabulous lighting and picturesque setting drew many artists to the village (including Picasso and Matisse) and still does so to this very day.
Our recommendations: The town has many restaurants overlooking the harbour, so lunch here is a real treat!
For the children: You may prefer to go to Argèles-sur-Mer as here there are mile after mile of sandy beaches.

SUDWINDSPORTS offer:

- Family watersports holidays

- Kitesurfing, windsurfing and
  sailing

Location: St Pierre-la-Mer in the Languedoc-Roussillon