Côte Vermeille, Mediterranean coastline in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Description
The Côte Vermeille is a Mediterranean coast with rocky cliffs, small bays, and pebbled beaches stretching from Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère. The landscape features distinctive rock formations with carved-out coves where mountain terrain drops down to the sea.
History
This coastal region grew around ancient fishing harbors, with Collioure and Port-Vendres serving as maritime trading centers from Roman times onward. These two ports shaped the economic life of the coast over many centuries.
Culture
The five coastal towns that make up this region reflect a way of life built on fishing and wine-growing, with locals tending terraced vineyards on steep slopes for the distinctive Banyuls wine.
Practical
The coastal road D914 connects all the towns and gives access to beaches, hiking trails, and water activities throughout the year. Visitors can move between towns by car, bicycle, or on foot to explore the different coves and coastal sections.
Did you know?
This coastline is known for its tiny coves carved into rock formations, some accessible only by water in certain places. The difficulty of reaching these hidden spots has kept them less visited by crowds.
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Banyuls AOC
1.9 km
Cap Béar Lighthouse
1.8 km
Fort Béar
1.9 km
Plage de Paulilles
789 m
Biodiversarium
2.2 km
Place de l'Obélisque
3.2 km
Banyuls-sur-Mer war memorial
2.2 km
Sémaphore du cap Béar
1.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette de Banyuls-sur-Mer
3.4 km
Feu métallique du môle
2.9 km
Port-Vendres War Memorial
3.1 km
Fort de la Moresca
3.3 km
Jardí mediterrani del Mas de la Serra
3.1 km
Redoute Béar
2.6 km
Fort del Fanal
2.9 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Cosprons
2.2 km
Fort de Mailly
2.5 km
Église Saint-Jean de la Rectoria
2.6 km
Plage des Elmes
1.5 km
Platja de Tallalauca
3.3 km
Église Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle
3.1 km
Platja del Forat
369 m
Plage de Bernardi
1 km
Ansa de Polilles
724 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Banyuls-sur-Mer
2.1 km
The Mediterranean Facet of the Pyrenees
1.4 km
Obélisque de Port-Vendres
3.2 km
Plage Balanti
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