Mediterranean

Under the hot southern sun, the beaches of the Mediterranean coast stretch from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Languedoc-Roussillon eastwards to Provence and the Côte d’Azur. At the western end lies the colourful ports of Collioure, Banyuls and Sète, made famous by Matisse and Picasso. Further east, the bustling port of Le Grau du Roi offers opportunities for sailing and fishing as well as its wonderful markets, while Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the Camargue boasts wonderful ferias and spectacular horsemanship. All along the coastline you can enjoy a wonderful diversity of beaches from secret creeks to wide open bays, sandy shores to shingle strands, from hidden country retreats for nature lovers to the sophisticated urban beaches o Marseille. But wherever you are, the beautiful blues of the Mediterranean are never far away.