Camping Le Lagon d'Argelès

Let’s start with that beach – a seven-kilometre wide sandy stretch with plenty of space for sunbathing, beach games, paddling and all kinds of watersports (kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing and scuba diving are among the top picks around here). Boat trips can be taken from the harbour, and there are fab walks to be had along the coastal path as it meanders past cliffs and through the forest. For adrenaline seekers, Argelès sur Mer also has its own canyoning park and a Drop-In waterpark with jumps and slides. More leisurely days can be spent meeting the animals at Saint-André discovery farm or La Vallée des Tortues, or watching the birds of prey at Les Aigles de Valmy. Also popular with visiting kids is Fantassia theme park, 15 minutes’ drive away and home to dragons, fairies, unicorns and all sorts of other magical beings.