Villatent at Camping Le Canigou

Away from all the antics organised on site, there’s plenty to keep you active in the surrounding area – this is, after all, a site that’s in the foothills of the Pyrenees. And that means all sorts of walks, bike rides, motorbike outings and other outdoor activities await (canyoning, canoeing, climbing, abseiling… take your pick). If you’re not up for full-on adrenaline activities, that’s no problem – take wanders around the intriguing rock formations at Les Orgues, just outside Ille-sur-Têt (20 minutes’ drive), seek out the abandoned village of Comes (35 minutes) or take a step into the past at the ruins of Serrabone Priory (35 minutes). And it’s worth noting that some fab day trips can be on the cards too – perhaps strolling through the ancient streets of Perpignan (half an hour), hitting the beach at Argelès-sur-Mer (50 minutes) or nipping over the Spanish border for an arty time at the Dalí Museum in Figueres (an hour and 10 minutes).