A new apartment to rent,sleeping up to 6 people, situated in the well-know harbour of Port-Vendres (only 2km from Collioure)
In 2008 I came to Port-Vendres for the very first time. I loved the town and surrounding area so much that I decided there and then to buy an apartment. And I would like you to share in the enjoyment of this area too, so please explore my web site further, bookmark this page and send the link on to those who you think may be interested in my accommodation.
Port-Vendres
In the south of France, on the Mediterranean Sea and close to the border of Spain, the small town is an essential stop on any tour of the Roussillon. Here sea and mountains meet providing sumptuous natural surroundings, perfect for swimming, diving, walking, discovering or just chilling-out! Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the renowned Scottish artist, designer and architect spent the last four years of his life here, but if you want bigger names, then a short walk away is the beautiful Collioure, where Picasso, Matisse and Derain have all left their mark!
A lot on your door-step......
Harbour
2 minutes (walk)
Market Place
2 minutes (walk)
Shops
3 minutes (walk)
Restuarants
4 minutes (walk)
Rocky Cove
5 minutes (walk)
Beach
10 minutes (walk or bus)
Collioure
2 miles (walk, bus, boat or car)
Perpignan
20 miles (car or train)
Carcassonne
95 miles (car or train)
Spanish Border
10 miles (car or train)
Girona
68 miles (car or train)
Barcelona
125 miles (car or train)
Ski Slopes
120 miles (car)
Golf Course/Water Park
13 Miles (car)
The town owes its name of Portus Veneris to the temple dedicated to Venus that once dominated the cove. In fact, the town has long history going back to several centuries BC due to the natural shelter of its deep water port and proximity to Spain. The scars of battlement are there for you to discover as you explore the region.
Port Vendres is still today a natural deep water port and has three sections; the trade port, the fishing port and the marina. The mix of all three make the village an interesting place to stay whether in season, or out.
Local markets offer an amazing choice of fresh fish and locally produced wines. The local restaurants serve up traditional Catalan cuisine where you can enjoy the taste of the freshly caught fish.
The weather is mostly hot and dry in the summer. Winds from the Pyrenees can blow from time to time, keeping the air fresh. Summer evenings are usually pleasantly warm, with Spring and Autumn evenings a little cooler. The occasional storm can bring heavy rain for brief periods.
