Plage du Racou, Sand beach in Argelès-sur-Mer, France.
Plage du Racou features a combination of sandy shores and rocky formations where the Pyrenees mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea, offering diverse coastal landscapes for exploration.
The colorful houses along Plage du Racou were originally built as fishermen's homes and have been preserved to maintain their traditional Mediterranean character and seaside charm.
The beach exemplifies the leisurely Mediterranean lifestyle reminiscent of the 1950s, emphasizing family gatherings, conviviality, and relaxed days spent on terraces after swimming.
The beach provides supervised swimming areas during summer months with lifeguard monitoring, accessible facilities including wheelchair assistance, and nearby parking spaces close to the water.
Plage du Racou hosts the RACO'JAZZ cultural programming with jazz performances, adding a musical dimension to visits while drawing regional audiences to this coastal location.
Location: France métropolitaine
Address: 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer, France
Website: https://argeles-sur-mer.com/decouvrir/mer/les-plages
GPS coordinates: 42.53815,3.05630
Latest update: August 18, 2025 12:26
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