Plage des Montilles, Mediterranean beach in Port-la-Nouvelle, France.
Plage des Montilles extends from Place Paul Gauguin to the Coussoules de Leucate and features natural sand dunes along the Mediterranean shoreline. The beach is shaped by these dunes, which protect the sand and create its distinctive coastal form.
The beach evolved alongside Port-la-Nouvelle's transformation from a traditional fishing port to a modern coastal destination in the early 1900s. This shift connected the area's maritime heritage with emerging leisure activities.
Local fishing traditions shape the dining scene around this beach, where seafood restaurants showcase daily catches from Port-la-Nouvelle boats. Visitors can taste regional specialties and observe how maritime life continues to influence the community's daily rhythms.
Access is provided by a marked pathway from Boulevard Eschasseriaux, with direct sand parking near the beach. Visitors with motorhomes can use designated parking areas set aside for their vehicles.
The southern section includes a naturist area that remains less crowded than other parts of the beach. This space draws visitors seeking a more peaceful and unrestricted experience.
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