Tourism in the Pyrénées-Orientales
The region would equally suit hikers on the Pyrenean pathways
and idleness enthusiasts on the Mediterannean beaches
only 14 miles from the campsite.
La Clapère is located a few miles away from the most attractives
seasides resorts of the region as Saint-Cyprien, Canet, Collioure and Argelès-sur-mer. This last seaside resort include a
very beautiful naturist beach quite coveted.
During your walks, you may discover an original gastronomy
and enjoy local specialities.
Located at an altitude of 490 feet, La Clapère is
an ideal starting point to visit the region.
No matter if sports, relaxing or cultural activities are more to your taste.
There is something for every taste here !
You’ll be spoilt for choice. It will be an easy matter to spend your
days doing touristic activities.
The surroundings of the Domain la Clapère
Some picturesque markets exposing the regional products
take place in the morning or in the evening accross the region.
Summer celebration and events liven up even more
the surrounding villages : Maureillas is located 1.2 miles from
the Domain La Clapère.
For the art lovers, the city of Céret 4.3 miles away houses
the Museum of Modern Art. This sub-prefecture,
called the « cherry capital » has a bullfighting tradition
since the end of the XVIth century.
Bulls releases are organised around the 14th of July
followed by local dances demonstrations as the « sardane ».
On the campsite, you are just 5 miles away from the Perthus,
a boarder village with Spain.
In Figueras, city of the famous painter Salvador Dalí,
you will find out who contains the most beautiful pieces of art from
the surrealism master.
Art and culture near Maureillas
Roman art lovers, make sure to visit the Abbay of St Martin du Canigou
which overhang the Casteil village 50 miles away from La Clapère and the Benedictine monastery :
the Abbey of St Michel de Cuxa.
Explore the natural areas of Bouillouses around Font-Romeux
as well as Odeillo and its solar oven one of the biggest in the world.
Have a look on the French Catalonia Capitale : Perpignan.
With sunny days all year, the city will seduce you with its Palace of the Kings of Majorca and its gardens
and the Castillet, former prison converted into a museum.
Many others monuments just as glorious and historical
from the XIVth and XVIth century are to be discovered.
Sportives activities in the Pyrénées Orientales
Dear sport enthusiasts, enjoy the close proximity of the Canigou
which culminates at 9130 feet.
Try out the GR 10 and enjoy the peaks already climbed by
the best cyclists of the Tour de France.
The campsite is also close to the Col de Puymorens.
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