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Cerbère
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A small fishing port surrounded by cliffs, bordering Spain and facing the Cerbère-Banyuls nature reserve.
Overview of Cerbère
Cerbère is a small fishing port surrounded by cliffs, bordering Spain, facing the Cerbère-Banyuls nature reserve.
Key details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: on the coast, at the border with Spain, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,335 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 8.18 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.cerbere-tourisme.com
History of Cerbère
What to see and do in Cerbère
The small fishing port is nestled in a sheltered cove, giving it a certain charm. It has two beautiful nearby beaches.

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 in Cerbère
The local climate is Mediterranean, very sunny, with 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerbère | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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Cerbère-Banyuls Marine Nature Reserve
★ France's only entirely marine reserve, it boasts rich underwater fauna and flora. Diving is permitted in certain areas.