Port-Vendres, Mediterranean port city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Port-Vendres features a deep-water harbor surrounded by fortified walls, with fishing vessels docking alongside commercial ships in its natural inlet position.
The settlement evolved from an ancient Roman port called Portus Veneris, named after a temple of Venus that stood near the Mediterranean waters.
The local fish auction demonstrates the traditional maritime practices, where fresh catches from returning vessels are sold directly at the harbor.
The maritime station at 1 Quai Pierre Forgas provides ferry connections to North Africa and serves as a terminal for Mediterranean cruise ships.
The 30-meter marble obelisk constructed in 1780 bears inscriptions commemorating French support for American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Location: arrondissement of Céret
Location: Rosselló
Elevation above the sea: 129 m
Shares border with: Banyuls-sur-Mer, Collioure
Address: 66660 Port-Vendres, France 66660 Port-Vendres
Phone: +33468820103
Email: ag@port-vendres.com
Website: http://port-vendres.com
GPS coordinates: 42.51806,3.10500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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