Your stay
Between lake, sea and mountains
Cap Coudalère sits between the Salses-Leucate lagoon and the Mediterranean, a short drive from the Pyrenees. Here is what you need to plan your stay: beaches, restaurants, activities, day trips and practical information about the village and its surroundings.
Source. L'Écrin du Lac welcome books (Triplex T4 and Duplex T2), provided by the owners — general information about the village and its surroundings, valid for both apartments. Instructions specific to each apartment appear on its own page rather than here.
Le Barcarès & Cap Coudalère
You are in a lively, family-minded neighbourhood — busy in summer, peaceful out of season. Everything is within walking distance: shops, restaurants, pools, events and walks along the water.
In Cap Coudalère
Parc Dominica
A green enclave at the heart of the Mont Canigou development, whose colourful architecture was designed by the Dutch architects Knoop & Nieuwveld.
Les Caganots
A wild stretch of coast with the lagoon's characteristic flora — a quiet spot facing the water and the Corbières hills.
La plage de Cap Coudalère
A watersports favourite for windsurfers, paddleboarders and foilers; expect a skyline of coloured sails.
Le Môle
A hexagonal house at the tip of the harbour, emblem of the peninsula and once the little harbour office.
L'Île aux oiseaux
Reachable on foot depending on the water level; home to little terns, and closed during the nesting season.
Le Clown
A street-art mural by the artist Prooz — a splash of fun and good humour.
In Le Barcarès
Site naturel des Dosses
A 150-hectare park between the Mediterranean and the Salses-Leucate lagoon. Over 200 plant species and some fifty birds, a 2 km interpretive trail with information boards, and views of the Corbières range and the Canigou.
La Pinède aux écureuils
North of Le Barcarès, a natural stretch of pines and dunes protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. Local wildlife, red squirrels in particular.
Paquebot Le Lydia
A ship run aground on the beach at Port-Barcarès in 1967, built in 1931. It has been a restaurant, a nightclub and a casino; today it holds exhibitions and tours, with views over the Mediterranean.
Village des pêcheurs
Near the harbour, this landmark honours the first fishing families: traditional huts and permanent exhibitions on fishermen's lives between 1850 and 1950.
Circuit historique de la Ligne bleue
A walk through the village linking 12 historic sites and retracing the history of Le Barcarès. About 40 minutes.
Allée des Arts
A seafront promenade running from the Lydia to the north of the resort. Contemporary sculptures from 3 to 20 m by international artists.
Port de plaisance (Port Saint-Ange)
A landmark stop on the Catalan coast, between the Mediterranean and the Salses-Leucate lagoon. Fishermen sell fresh fish every morning.
Le marché du Barcarès
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings (9 a.m.–1 p.m.), Place de la République. From June to the end of August, an extra market on Tuesday mornings at Place de la Martinique. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, Roussillon wines, clothes and jewellery.
La Voie Verte
A safe 14 km cycle route linking Le Barcarès to Rivesaltes along the river Agly. Open to walkers, runners and skaters too, with views of the Canigou.
Village de Noël
Every winter, a market on the Luna Park site: an open-air ice rink, rides, a big wheel, an ice palace, illuminated parades and local craftspeople. Paid entry — dates, opening hours and prices at noelbarcares.com.
Beaches
Le Barcarès is a fine place for watersports, with ideal conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, canoeing and pedalos.
Plage du Lido
Fine sand and clear water, ideal for family swimming, with entertainment and food service in summer.
Plage des Argonautes
North of the resort, a wide stretch of sand bordered by the Allée des Arts and its sculptures. Lifeguarded in summer and equipped for visitors with reduced mobility.
Plage du Lydia
At the foot of the beached liner, the resort's most emblematic beach. Lifeguarded in summer and equipped for visitors with reduced mobility.
Plage des Dosses
Within a protected natural area — a quieter experience, in direct contact with nature.
Restaurants
Indicative price ranges per person, drinks not included, as given by the owners.
In Cap Coudalère & Le Barcarès
Le Lamparo30-40 €
A family restaurant with a sea-view terrace, serving traditional fish and seafood. Closed Mondays.
le-lamparo66.com
Ayo Beach20-30 €
A beach restaurant behind the Lydia, on the Allée des Arts. Open in season, mid-May to mid-September.
07 43 58 32 69
Le Jardin des Embruns25-35 €
A tapas bar near the village centre, with a large shaded terrace and home cooking. Closed Mondays.
lejardindesembruns.fr
La Perla Plage30-40 €
A beach club restaurant, warm and sociable.
laperlaplage.fr
Le Manuia20-30 €
A panoramic restaurant overlooking the lagoon and facing the Canigou, in the heart of the Parc des Dosses. Varied menu, everything made in-house.
teleskibarcares.com
L'Art de Vivre20-30 €
A traditional restaurant on Place de la Martinique. The skewers are worth trying.
restaurantlartdevivre.shop
Le Flot Clair20-30 €
Restaurant and bar, traditional cooking inspired by the owners' travels.
04 68 73 50 06
La Cuisine des Filles30-40 €
Warm and welcoming, with inventive, flavourful cooking from fresh seasonal produce.
06 41 19 72 32
Oh Kakou20-30 €
Relaxed in style, traditional dishes with a creative touch, set menus, terrace.
04 68 73 74 49
K-Beach30-40 €
A relaxed atmosphere by the sea.
kbeach.fr
Chez Sacha15-25 €
A friendly spot on Place de la Martinique, in Cap Coudalère.
06 03 77 66 71
La Casa Chill20-30 €
Tapas and oysters on a harbourside terrace, 12 quai des Pyrénées. Open until 11 p.m.
04 49 01 11 47
Pizzafred10-20 €
Pizzas to take away or delivered, quai des Pyrénées (Nautica).
07 65 53 72 96
Pizz'Aledeo10-20 €
An artisan pizzeria, 1b avenue Annibal. Dough kneaded every morning, children's menu.
pizzaledeo.fr
Further afield
L'Entrepotes30-40 €
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer. Grilled meats and a shaded terrace. Booking essential.
06 19 73 47 15
La Baraquette30-40 €
Torreilles beach. A beach club serving Nikkei cuisine (Japan, Peru, Venezuela).
labaraquette.com
La Mer-veilleuse30-40 €
Argelès-sur-Mer. A beach club with your feet in the sand, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season.
06 99 53 96 43
Santa Maria (by Gubbi)20-30 €
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer. Pizzas and Mediterranean cooking, terrace and children's menu.
06 37 85 37 65
Le Jardin30-40 €
Torreilles beach. Wood-fired cooking in an open-air dance-hall setting. Booking essential.
06 48 64 30 98
Day trips
A day out, within reach of Le Barcarès.
Collioure
A Catalan village between sea and vineyards: the royal castle, the landmark bell tower and colourful lanes that inspired Matisse and Derain.
Fort de Salses
A 15th-century fortress at Salses-le-Château, on the old border between France and Aragon. Guided tours all year.
Les Orgues
At Ille-sur-Têt. Fairy chimneys carved by erosion. Best seen early in the morning or late in the day.
Le Verdouble
Clear rock pools and flat slabs near Tautavel, for a river swim away from the crowds.
Cap Leucate
A clifftop path with views over the Gulf of Lion and the Corbières. Free access.
With children
Water parks
Aqualand at Saint-Cyprien and Frenzy Waterpark at Torreilles: slides, lazy river and wave pools. Open in summer.
Sigean wildlife reserve
An African reserve: a drive-through safari, then a walking trail. Lions, giraffes and rhinos. Allow half a day.
Ecozonia
A wildlife park at Ille-sur-Têt devoted to endangered species: wolves, bears, lynx and big cats.
Canet aquarium
At Canet-en-Roussillon: sharks, tropical fish and a touch pool. Ideal on a rainy day.
Torreilles & Le Barcarès
Scoobyland, an inflatable play park, and the Pirate Ship playground by the sea.
Activities
On the spot, from the harbour or in the pine woods.
Watersports
Watersport66 for towed rings, Sunset Jet for jet-skis, Paddle Adventures for stand-up paddleboarding on the lagoon.
Barbecue boat
Boni Bar Boat: a licence-free boat with a barbecue on board, leaving from the harbour. Book ahead.
Catalan sailing boats
The Le Barcarès association sails the lateen-rigged boats that are the emblem of the harbour.
Karting & adventure
Torreilles karting and Leucate Aventures: treetop courses and zip lines in the pine woods.
Mini-golf & quad bikes
Tahiti mini-golf, under the pines, and Randoquad66 for quad-bike outings.
Wellbeing & services
Les Mains de Reva
Wellbeing massages at Le Barcarès (Nautica): Californian, Balinese, bamboo, lymphatic drainage. By appointment.
06 17 39 08 66
Les Flamants Roses
Thalassotherapy and spa at Canet-en-Roussillon. Seawater pools, hammam and sauna, open seven days a week.
04 68 51 60 65
Calicéo
A balneotherapy centre at Saleilles: heated indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, hammams. Open daily.
caliceo.com
Coudalère Bike
Place de la Martinique. Adult and children's bikes, trailers, baby seats, scooters and paddleboards for hire.
06 18 38 23 74
Hallwash
The launderette of Cap Coudalère village, behind the Boogie Bar.
Vineyards
Domaine Pagnon
Torreilles village. Organic cellar, olive oil and fruit juices. Guided tour on Thursday mornings in season, by arrangement.
domaine-pagnon.com
Maison Cazes
Rivesaltes. Biodynamic since 1895 and a benchmark for naturally sweet wines. Cellar tour and shop.
04 68 64 08 26
Château de Rey
Canet-en-Roussillon. An organic estate with a tasting cellar, reachable by the EuroVelo 8 cycle route.
04 68 73 86 27
Emergencies & practical information
15
Ambulance (SAMU)
18
Fire brigade
112
European emergency number
Centre Hospitalier de Perpignan
Distance: 27,5 km
20 Av. du Languedoc, 66000 Perpignan
04 68 61 66 33
ch-perpignan.fr
Centre Médical Méditerranée
Distance: 4,3 km
15, bvd du 14 Juillet, 66420 Le Barcarès
04 68 86 16 56
Pharmacie Saint Ange
Distance: 4,3 km
66 Bd du Grau Saint-Ange, 66420 Le Barcarès
04 68 86 15 31
Nearby
Place de la Martinique240 m
On foot
Direct access to the village pools, restaurants, events and shops.
Tourist office5,1 km
By bike
Cycle paths to Barcarès, the beaches (the Voie Verte) and Port Leucate.
Town hall5 km
By bus
Line 10: Coudalère stop (8 min on foot) → Méditerranée stop. Timetables at sankeo.com.
Plage du Lido3,8 km
By car
A large beach, easy with children (10 min).
Tourist train300 m
On the spot
An hour's tour of the village, from mid-June to mid-September.
Le Barcarès market: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings (9 a.m.–1 p.m.), Place de la République. From June to the end of August, an extra market on Tuesday mornings at Place de la Martinique.