l'hippocampe
argelès-sur-mer, languedoc
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places to visit around l'hippocampe
gorges de lavall
6 miles - For some non-beach activity, take a hike along these mountain paths and be awed by the scenery and views.
le racou
4 miles - This sleepy fisherman’s village has a glorious silky soft beach, where you might be lucky enough to spot one of it’s regular visitors: a dolphin.
port argelès
3 miles - This modern marina has endless cafés and restaurants and some good shopping as well.
argelès-sur-mer
2 miles - Relax in one of the sunniest spots in France, close to the Spanish border. Or for some evening entertainment put on your glad rags and enjoy the buzzing nightlife.
collioure
7 miles - Enjoy an espresso or some more-ish ice-cream in one of the many cafés that line this picturesque fishing port. Many local artists hang out here and perhaps your children will be inspired to produce their own masterpiece.
banyuls
15 miles - Visit the local 'caves' (wine cellars) to sample the delicious sherry-style aperitif named after the village. Whilst at Banyuls, go a little further and you'll be in Spain - it's just 40 minutes from the parc.
castelnou
15 miles - Quaint 10th century medieval village set in Pyreneen hillside.
gorges de la fou
25 miles - One of the great spectacles of the eastern Pyrenees - 1500m of metal walkway between 200m high walls. Do you dare?
All distances quoted are approximate.
