Are you about to discover the Catalan region of France? Here are the best places to stay in and around Collioure!
Located on the Mediterranean coast, the beautiful town of Collioure, or Cotlliure in Catalan, is famous for its geographical location and its heritage, which has seduced many artists. A frontier zone between Spain and France, the castle and town first belonged to the Visigoths, the Counts of Roussillon, then to the kings of Majorca and Aragon, before being definitively annexed by the kings of France. Today, visitors flock to admire the town’s military and religious architectural heritage, as well as to enjoy the Catalan coast’s beautiful beaches, charming mountains and delicious wines. So where to stay in Collioure and the surrounding area? While it’s easy to get around this charming town on foot or by car, we still recommend that you choose your accommodation in and around Collioure carefully to make the most of its unique atmosphere.
To help you choose, we’ve selected the best places to stay in and around Collioure.
Old Collioure
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To best appreciate the town’s heritage and typical atmosphere, we can only recommend the old town center for your accommodation in and around Collioure. Stretching around the Anse de la Baleta, this old town is home to the town’s main tourist and historical attractions, including the Lighthouse, theChurch of Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Collioure and the Château Royal.
You can also easily visit the Musée de Collioure, which houses a collection of works by artists who have spent time in Collioure, such as Signac and Matisse. If you want to immerse yourself in the town’s rich history and culture, this is the best place to stay in and around Collioure!
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Ouille beach
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Located northwest of the old town, in the commune of Argelès-sur-Mer, Plage de l’Ouille is an excellent place to stay in and around Collioure.
Plage de l’Ouille and its neighboring coves are located away from the main roads, making it the perfect place to relax. From the hills overlooking the sea, you can also enjoy superb views! There are numerous campsites around the beach, so you’ll have no trouble finding accommodation in Collioure and the surrounding area. To reach the old town center, however, you’ll need to use your car or take a short walk or bike ride.
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Batteries and Oli beach
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Between La Vieille-Ville and Port-Vendres lie the nearby beaches of La Batterie and L’Oli. Around these two charming spots are numerous hotels and gîtes.
For accommodation in Collioure and the surrounding area, this is an excellent pied-à-terre: you’re close to the town center on foot, by bike or by car. You’ll have easy access to monuments, restaurants and the nearby town of Port-Vendres. For a central location and easy access to explore the region, or to enjoy the nearby beaches, we can’t recommend this location enough for your accommodation in Collioure and the surrounding area.
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Around the station
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Whether you arrive by train or not, the residential area around the station is a very charming place to stay in and around Collioure. You’ll find plenty of accommodation options, on average less expensive than in the old town center. What’s more, you’ll have no trouble getting to the center’s attractions on foot, or reaching the beaches by bus, car or bike. The proximity of the train station also means you can visit other towns on the coast, such as Banyuls sur mer, Port-Vendres and Perpignan!
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The heights of Collioure
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On the heights of the town, in the residential neighborhoods ofEl Dui, you’ll find plenty of options for your accommodation in and around Collioure. It’s a great place to stay if you prefer a quieter, calmer atmosphere, away from the tourist flow of the old town or the beaches. From the heights, it’s easy to set off on beautiful hikes to the El Rimbau mountains or to the Tour Madeloc, an old medieval watchtower offering an exceptional view of the region!
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