Torreilles Beach
Looking for your next seaside resort for your next vacation in the Eastern Pyrenees? Located on the Languedoc coast in the Occitanie region, Torreilles Plage is a human-sized nature destination ready to welcome the whole family. Torreilles Plage offers you a stay under the sign of relaxation, activities of all kinds and Catalan heritage. Discover this wild and natural seaside resort and its main activities from our campsite in Torreilles, only 10 minutes walk from the beach!
Discover the seaside resort of Torreilles Plage
Located between Le Barcarès and Canet en Roussillon, Torreilles is a seaside resort that has many assets to please! Located between the rivers Le Bourdigoul and Agly, Torreilles Plage is unlike any other seaside town. These three main sandy beaches are both wild and safe, with no buildings to spoil the view. Some straw huts to eat and large areas of dunes to devote yourself totally to your moments of swimming, sunbathing or walking along the sea. With its beaches and multiple activities to do with family or friends, discover all the facets of this pleasant seaside town.
The town center of Torreilles and its Catalan heritage
During a stroll through the center of Torreilles, visitors can admire its architectural heritage. Among the monuments not to be missed is the church of St. Julien and its Catalan Romanesque style, rebuilt in the 20th century. Another Catalan building worth visiting is the chapel of Juhègues, dating from the 15th century. In addition, guided tours are also offered by thetourist office of Torreilles to discover the city. You can also taste Catalan specialties every Tuesday and Friday at the market of Torreilles.
Once the visit of the center of Torreilles is over, go to the coast and Torreilles Plages. Thus, you will enjoy 4 km of coastline and 3 beaches suitable for relaxation and supervised in summer.
The best beaches of Torreilles
With its kilometers of fine sand bounded by the two rivers of the city, the seafront of Torreilles is composed of three main swimming areas.
- The Bourdigou beach: the most southern beach of Torreilles Plage with a naturist part. It is also one of the most natural beaches and the most extensive with some bars and straw huts.
- The central beach: it extends the Bourdigou with a central position on the coast of Torreilles. It is a protected natural area.
- The North beach: at the mouth of the Agly, this beach shelters a blockhouse, a vestige of the second world war.
Beaches with Blue Flag and Green Resort labels
The Blue Flag label rewards seaside resorts that invest in sustainable tourism, of which Torreilles Plage is one. This is a guarantee of quality that ensures clean and natural beaches for holidaymakers. Fully invested in the preservation of the environment, Torreilles has also received the label “green resort”. Numerous initiatives have been put in place with a view to sustainable development while enhancing the human and natural heritage. The beaches preserve their organic assets with a unique fauna and flora. Torreilles Plage appears as the green destination of the Catalan coast which distinguishes itself from its very touristy neighbors. You will be encouraged, for example, to respect the sorting of waste on the beach or in the city or to use soft transport.
What to do in Torreilles Plage ?
During your stay at the Torreilles Plage campsite in the Pyrénées-Orientales, you can count on the many activities on site. Apart from swimming, relaxing on the sand or going to the beach clubs, Torreilles is also a dynamic destination for young and old. Between water sports, adventure, thrills and cultural discoveries, there’s plenty to choose from!
To know what to do in Torreilles beach in good weather or rainy weather, vacationers can choose to :
- The green way by bike
- Canoeing or Stand Up Paddle at the nautical base of Parroudé
- Karting of Torreilles
- Circuit of Jetski of Torreilles
- From the accrobranche O’Parc à Tyroliennes by AcroVertige
- The labyrinth of the Garden of Ariadne
- Dinosaur exhibition at the Dinosarium
- Donkey rides at the Big Ears Farm
What to visit around Torreilles ?
The geographical situation of Torreilles will allow you to discover the Mediterranean coast and its numerous towns and Catalan villages full of charm. This seaside town is therefore the ideal base for exploring the Pyrenees-Orientales. The coastline is dotted with beautiful beaches and inland you can explore the mountains and medieval villages. From the sandy coast to the vermilion coast, visit the different seaside resorts near the campsite.
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During a stay at the Torreilles Plage campsite, it is possible to reach Perpignan located at 20 km from Torreilles, but also Barcares at 6 km and Canet en Roussillon at 8 km. A little further towards Spain, you should make a day trip to Argeles sur Mer (30km) or Collioure (38km) to discover the beauty of this region. One of the other highlights of this region is the yellow train that runs through the hinterland of the Eastern Pyrenees, from Villefranche de Confluent to Latour de Carol. This is a beautiful ride that takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in France.
Where to stay at the campsite in Torreilles Plage ?
Want to enjoy a camping trip in the Pyrenees-Orientales? Le Calypso, our Torreilles campsite with water park offers you a pleasant stay by the sea. At 500 meters walking distance from the main beaches of Torreilles, via the beach boulevard, you can easily access the sandy beaches of the Pyrenean coastline only a few minutes from your vacation rental. On site, you will find all the comfort of our accommodations, as well as many services and leisure facilities to spend an unforgettable stay at the campsite in Torreilles, in the district of Torreilles Plage.