A long time ago, object of discord between France and Spain, Argelès sur Mer is today a pleasant seaside resort of the Pyrenees Orientales.
In hiring of holidays in Argelès, the tourist will appreciate the 7 kilometers long very beautiful sand beach. The beach has the Blue Pavillon label for the quality of its water. Here, the holiday makers can practice all the sports of veil, water skiing or scuba diving. For the children, the town of Argeles has the Station Kid label: Many animations are organized by patented monitors, for the greatest pleasure of the children. The marina, Argelès Port, with a capacity of 750 places, is perfectly equipped. It constitutes a perfect stopover for the yachts which go to Spain or to the Balearic Islands. The hikers can traverse the littoral natural reserve of the Mas Larrieu and the littoral path. The tourists who like night life will appreciate the discotheque Playa Club, located at the seaside, and which accommodates most famous DJs.
Lodging and stay in Argeles. The city offers numerous possibilities of lodging (stay in hotel in half-board or full board, houses, villas or apartments for rent, guest-rooms, camp-sites close to the seaside).
- Hotel the Cottage: This 33 rooms establishment is classified 3 seasons. Located in a very beautiful park, it is 1.5 kilometer far from the beach. The hotel offers a broad range of services and leisures (swimming pool, spa with hammam and jacuzzi, miniature golf). The hotel is transport for the reception of the people with reduced mobility. Animals accepted. Fixed prices for stay or weekend. Address: 21, rue Arthur Rimbaud 66703 Argelès sur Mer Cedex France.
- Grand Hotel du Lido: This 66 rooms establishment is classified 3 seasons. The hotel restaurant proposes stays in half-board and accommodates the groups. Located at the seaside, the hotel has a swimming pool. Access for people with reduced mobility, animations for the children, animals accepted. Address: 50, boulevard de la Mer 66700 Argelès sur Mer France.
- Argelès apartment for rent: The villa La Cigale proposes 3 holidays apartments for rent, with living room and 1 or 2 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The customers have access to the swimming pool and the jacuzzi. Possibility of stay with breakfast. Tariffs between 200 euros and 760 euros per week, according to, the apartment and the period of hiring. Address: 68, Avenue des Mimosas 66700 Argelès-sur- Mer.
For holidays in camp-site in Argelès, the Catalan proposes 30 to you mobil home and 70 sites for tent or caravans. Camp-site close to the beach of Argeles. Handicapped access and many activities and animations. The dogs are accepted.
Events:
- Derferlantes of Argelès-sur- Mer: This festival of music takes place in July, it accommodates every year stars of the song and famous artists.
- Carnival: The Carnival of Argeles sur Mer takes place every year in February or March.
- Fair of the Breeding: This fair takes place every year in Spring.
- International festival of Flamenco: This festival takes place in July in the park of Valmy, and brings together dancers and guitarists of flamenco.
For more information on a hiring of holidays or stay in Argelès, you can contact the tourist office, located Place of Europe at Argelès Plage.
