(E12 - Sentier Littoral) Argelès - Collioure
6 points of interest
Stephane Ferrer 
Argelès Photo Nature Exhibition
Created in 2009 by the town of Argelès-sur-Mer, Argelès Photo Nature – Enfants de la Mer offers over six months of outdoor exhibition featuring around a hundred giant photographs along the seafront promenade in Argelès-sur-Mer, which attracts over a million visitors each year.
In 2020, the exhibition focuses on bears, with photographic perspectives accompanied by watercolor paintings and monumental sculptures. Issues related to climate change are also explored through stunning exhibits on the Arctic and coral reefs.
Stephane Ferrer 
Port Footbridge
A true link between the Port and the Beach, the Massane Footbridge is crossed by more than 200,000 visitors each summer.
Stephane Ferrer 
HistoryCatalan Boat
Catalan boats were used for net fishing of sardines and anchovies along the Catalan and Spanish coasts. In Collioure in 1900, there were 120 Catalan boats dedicated to sardine ("sardinal") and anchovy ("anxove") fishing. You can still find them along the coastline, lovingly restored by enthusiasts.
CCACVI HistoryUn petit recoin catalan : « Le Racou »
The term "Racou" means "nook" in Catalan. Located between rocky coast and sandy beach, it is one of the typical places of the Argelesian coastline. The first installations of "demountable" wooden cabins go back to the 1920s but will be destroyed during the German occupation. In the 1960s, the Racou already has three lines of houses. This place is almost a village in its own right. Through its tiny alleyways floats a retro atmosphere where there is good walking.
Aurélie Rubio 
PanoramaCriques de Porteils
The largest cove in Argelès, stretching 180 meters, Porteils Cove isn't the easiest to find. Many smaller coves are scattered throughout the area, with access varying depending on the season. Generally, you’ll find peace there, lulled by the waves of turquoise waters.
Plage de l'ouille - Aurélie Rubio PanoramaOuille Beach
The beach of Ouille, between Collioure and Racou, is a real paradise. This confidential beach is mostly frequented by locals or customers of neighboring campsites. With its small pebbles, it extends about 100 meters below the cliffs of the Côte Vermeille. This beach, very quiet even in high season, however, is not monitored and parking to access is quite far. In short, a great place to be away from the crowd.
Description
1. You leave from the Collioure Tourist Office on avenue des pins to join the promenade along the seaside then go to the right.
2. When you arrive at the port, bypass it and go towards the Racou that you cross
3. Take the path slightly to the left which starts from the last roundabout in Racou following the markings. You will pass through the middle of the Porteils creeks campsite along the Ravaner steam
4. Now, you arrive on the beach of Ouille, continue towards Collioure. After the Fort carré, turn right towards the car park and go down to the left in the center of Collioure by the Pla de las Fourques road. 5. You arrive on the market place, then you will take the street on the left which goes down towards the castle. Before arriving on the seafront, turn into the square on the left where the Tourist Office is located
2. When you arrive at the port, bypass it and go towards the Racou that you cross
3. Take the path slightly to the left which starts from the last roundabout in Racou following the markings. You will pass through the middle of the Porteils creeks campsite along the Ravaner steam
4. Now, you arrive on the beach of Ouille, continue towards Collioure. After the Fort carré, turn right towards the car park and go down to the left in the center of Collioure by the Pla de las Fourques road. 5. You arrive on the market place, then you will take the street on the left which goes down towards the castle. Before arriving on the seafront, turn into the square on the left where the Tourist Office is located
- Departure : Tourist Office of Argelès
- Arrival : Tourist Office of Collioure
- Towns crossed : ARGELES SUR MER and COLLIOURE
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Take good walking shoes, a cap,water and don,t forget your swimsuit and towel if you want to have a sea bath
Transport
bus à 1€
Access and parking
Access by RD 914
Parking :
Argelès Tourist Office carpark