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Argelès-sur-Mer
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This seaside resort south of Perpignan marks the start of the Côte Vermeille, which stretches as far as Spain. You can go diving here.
Overview of Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès is a seaside resort south of Perpignan. It marks the start of the Vermilion Coast, which stretches as far as Spain. You can go diving here.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: a few kilometres southeast of Perpignan, in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 10,434 inhabitants (2016)
- Area: 58.67 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.argeles-sur-mer.com
History of Argelès-sur-Mer
What to See and Do in Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès-Village
The historic part of the town, located inland. A typical Catalan village with narrow streets, a crenellated church tower (14th century), ramparts, a market, crafts, and festivals.
The historic part of the town, located inland. A typical Catalan village with narrow streets, a crenellated church tower (14th century), ramparts, a market, crafts, and festivals.
Argelès-sur-Mer Internment Camp Memorial
Like Rivesaltes, Argelès was used as an internment site by the French government for thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews between 1939 and 1941.
Like Rivesaltes, Argelès was used as an internment site by the French government for thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews between 1939 and 1941.
In the Surrounding Area
Vermilion Coast
This is the coastal stretch, with its beaches and resorts, running from Argelès to the Spanish border. It’s where the Mediterranean meets the Pyrenees, creating some rather pretty landscapes.
This is the coastal stretch, with its beaches and resorts, running from Argelès to the Spanish border. It’s where the Mediterranean meets the Pyrenees, creating some rather pretty landscapes.
Climate and Weather
The local climate is Mediterranean, with plenty of sunshine, mild winters, and hot, dry summers. The turn of the year is when rainfall is most frequent. As for the wind, the tramontane is ever-present and can sometimes blow in (very) strong gusts.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argelès | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Vermilion Coast
★★ This is the coastal stretch, with its beaches and resorts, running from Argelès to the Spanish border. It’s where the Mediterranean…
Argelès Beach
★ The town has 7 kilometres of sandy beach in its seaside area.
Argelès-Village
★ The historic part of the town, located inland. A typical Catalan village with narrow streets, a crenellated church tower (14th century)…
Argelès-sur-Mer Internment Camp Memorial
★ Like Rivesaltes, Argelès was used as an internment site by the French government for thousands of Spanish Republicans and foreign Jews…