Collioure

About Collioure

The pretty little port of Collioure is one of the most famous seaside resorts on the coast. It has welcomed several painters over the years. The town is also the starting point for a short hike toward Cadaqués in Spain.

Key facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location: on the Vermilion Coast, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department.

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• Local time: Heure : Collioure.

• Population: 3,046 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 13.02 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://www.collioure.com

History of Collioure

What to see and do in Collioure

Beyond its port and numerous "beach-coves," the town boasts a rich religious heritage, including the lovely Notre-Dame-des-Anges church, as well as various traces of its military past, such as the royal castle (12th century), several medieval towers, and forts dating from the Vauban era.

Collioure Museum of Modern Art ★★
Also known as the "Peské Museum," it houses nearly 1,400 modern and contemporary artworks, making it one of the region's most important museums.

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.

Climate and weather

The town enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine, mild winters, and hot, dry summers. The turn of the year is the wettest period. As for the wind, the tramontane is ever-present and can sometimes blow in (very) strong gusts.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Getting around

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Where to stay

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