The Pyrénées-Orientales are a concentration of spectacular landscapes, between the blue of the sea and the green of the mountains. Zoom in on the most beautiful sites of this magical Pyrenean land.
20 sites to see between sea and mountains in the Pyrénées-Orientales Magazine
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Previous Next Nicknamed the “Smuggler's Republic” by Louis XIV, Banyuls-sur-mer was for a long time a town that was rebellious to the authorities. Today it is a small, quiet fishing port, focused on biodiversity and tourism. On its heights, you can visit the Mediterranean Garden of Mas de la Serre, made up of more than 300 plant species. Banyuls is also the location of the oldest aquarium on the Mediterranean coast, created over 125 years ago. 
© allard1/Adobe Stock Pause Banyuls-sur-mer Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt Port-Vendres Fort Saint-Elme Salses-le-Château Collioure Le massif du Canigou Abbaye Saint-Michel de Cuxa Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou Castelnou