Camping Le Rancho

Your immediate surrounds have a lot going for them if you prefer to keep it local – five minutes away there's Domaine de la Cerigue for local Roussillon wines, while down at Luna Park (15 minutes) there's a wide range of funfair-style rides and family-friendly attractions to investigate. Other than the sands at Argelès Plage (10 minutes), the closest coastal resort is Collioure (15 minutes), where you should check out the views of the Côte Vermeille from the Château Royal. For a freshwater spot to swim, you could make for Lac de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho (20 minutes), a reservoir that's a popular spot for sailing, sunbathing, fishing and other outdoorsy activities. A short drive further north (and half an hour from base) is Perpignan, where there's the spectacular Palace of the Kings of Majorca. A tourist train is available here if you fancy giving your feet a break while sightseeing. Exploring the hinterland is also a must, and at Camping Le Rancho you're within reach of remote and scenic Pyrenean spots like the Tour Madeloc viewpoint (30 minutes) and Castelnou (40 minutes), certified as a beauty spot by Plus Beaux Villages de France.