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Banyuls-sur-Mer
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A seaside resort almost on the Spanish border, facing the Cerbère-Banyuls Nature Reserve. It is also where Banyuls wine is produced.
Overview of Banyuls-sur-Mer
Banyuls-sur-Mer is a seaside resort almost on the Spanish border, facing the Cerbère-Banyuls Nature Reserve. It is also where Banyuls wine is produced.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation: on the coast of the Pyrénées-Orientales, almost at the border with Spain.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 4,767 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 42.43 km²
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.banyuls-sur-mer.com
History of Banyuls
What to see and do
Maillol Museum in Banyuls
This site, on the edge of town, is dedicated to the painter-sculptor Aristide Maillol, who was born in the area.
This site, on the edge of town, is dedicated to the painter-sculptor Aristide Maillol, who was born in the area.
Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Nature Reserve
France's only entirely marine reserve, it boasts rich underwater fauna and flora. Diving is permitted in certain areas.
France's only entirely marine reserve, it boasts rich underwater fauna and flora. Diving is permitted in certain areas.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather
The town has a Mediterranean climate, 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyuls | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Further information
Worth a look / Other
Maillol Museum in Banyuls
★ This site, on the edge of town, is dedicated to the painter-sculptor Aristide Maillol, who was born in the area.
Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Nature Reserve
★ France's only entirely marine reserve, it boasts rich underwater fauna and flora. Diving is permitted in certain areas.