(E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Port-Vendres to Collioure
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(E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Port-Vendres to Collioure8. (E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Port-Vendres to Collioure
Medium
Difficulty2h
Duration5,8km
Distance+167m
Positive Elevation-121m
Negative ElevationCourse type
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Harbor, forts, castle and bell tower, everything is there to enjoy this historic hike.
3 points of interest
- Panorama
View of Collioure Bay
Collioure, with its rich history, offers various tourist sites, each with a unique but equally extraordinary perspective. The bay of Collioure is one of those stunning spots where the sea meets the mountains, providing a perfect place to relax for a moment. Whether you're down in the Catalan town or at a higher viewpoint, make the most of this one-of-a-kind location. - Cultural heritage
Royal Castle of Collioure
Built in the 13th century to house the court of the Kings of Majorca, the Royal Castle of Collioure has been listed as a historical monument since 1922. Reinforced many times, the castle eventually pushed the city back to the foot of the cape turned into a citadel in the 17th century. It is inseparable from Collioure as the city can not be separated from the sea. To return to the heart of the world of the Royal Castle of Collioure, do not forget the guided tours! - Small patrimony
Saint Vincent Chapel
Well-known in the region despite its small size, this chapel was built in 1642 as a retreat for hermits and religious figures who sought isolation while remaining accessible to locals seeking guidance. The chapel is a small, rectangular structure with an arched doorway, and behind it stands a large wooden cross bearing a crucified Christ, turned toward the sea.
Description
- Take the Pierre Forgas quay then the Fanal quay. Continue opposite on Arago Street which passes in front of the Notre-Dame de Bonne-Nouvelle church. Continue on the street then go up on rue de la Mirande. In a bend, go up to the left on the path that leads to the garrigue, then descend to the right to go up towards the Anse de la Mauresque.
- Go around the blockhouse on the right and go down to the Medical Institute "La Mauresque". Continue on the road then turn right. Go along the sidewalks for a few meters, along the D914. Go down to the right on The Oli cove.
- Go up towards the houses. Take the slope, descend to the right and pass under a bridge. Turn immediately left and continue straight to pass under a porch and head towards the next cove.
- Go around the creek by the path that goes up towards the sidewalks that continue to Collioure following the D 114.
- In Collioure, take the promenade along the coast. Go around the royal castle and take a footbridge on the right. Continue towards the beach and the church.
- Departure : Tourist Office of Port-Vendres
- Arrival : Tourist Office of Collioure
- Towns crossed : PORT-VENDRES and COLLIOURE
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Recommandations
You enjoy nature, you love it, take care of it ... You take a hiking trail on which there are bins (glass, paper, leftover food, etc.). Use them out of respect for this exceptional space used every month by tens of thousands of hikers and walkers.