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Camping Le Barcarès

At the gateway to Catalonia, Le Barcarès and Port-Barcarès await you with 8 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, plus a marine lake stretching some 7,000 hectares. A destination of choice when you want to soak up the sunshine of the south of France.

Campsite rentals in Le Barcarès 

Set on the coast of Catalonia, Le Barcarès (also known for its seaside district, Port-Barcarès) boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. Embrace the laid-back lifestyle of the Pyrénées-Orientales when you opt for a camping stay in Le Barcarès. In this sun-kissed natural setting, you’ll find everything within easy reach. The Mediterranean Sea is close by and there’s an abundance of sunshine all year round, which draws visitors both in summer and in the low season. 

 

As you can see, Le Barcarès is the ideal destination for a holiday. So you too, book your camping getaway at Le Barcarès! 

 

Mobile home rental in Le Barcarès 

To enjoy your stay to the max, your choice of accommodation is key. At Yelloh! Village, our Artisans of Happiness never settle for less than the best. They are dedicated to ensuring that the entire holiday village is impeccable. Take, for example, the range of mobile home rentals at Le Pré Catalan campsite in Le Barcarès. Couples, groups of friends and families can rent a fully equipped mobile home and benefit from all the comfort they need. 

 

Set amongst the trees, your campsite in Le Barcarès offers the warmest of welcomes, with its heated water park boasting a distinctly tropical vibe. There, campers of all ages can beat the heat any way they please – swimming, whizzing down the water slides or simply splashing around. You can also enjoy the many activities available on site, at the children’s clubs and teens’ club, or at the lounge bar. We’ve got everything covered to make this the ideal spot for a holiday with family or friends. 

 

You can reach the pretty Roussillon village of Le Barcarès on foot from the campsite. It bustles with life thanks to its morning markets three times a week and, as a bonus, the evening craft markets in summer. The village is also a vibrant hub of activity in the evenings with several restaurants and beach bars offering musical entertainment and a variety of refreshing drinks and delicious dishes. And the same is true of your campsite in Le Barcarès, where the evenings are also full of fun. 

 

Did you know? 

La Vélittorale, a marked cycling trail, starts at Le Barcarès. This route stretches over 10 km from the seaside resort to another coastal destination, Canet-Plage. Cycling enthusiasts will love spending a few days at a campsite in Le Barcarès.  

 

Especially since this trail leads directly to the greenway. The latter covers 14 km and was specially designed for cyclists and pedestrians. All that means that you can enjoy a 24 km ride along the coast, rewarded with stunning views of Mont Canigou.  

 

What can you do while camping in Le Barcarès? 

Lounge around, relax, swim, join in the sports activities… At this campsite in Le Barcarès, you’ll find all the best features of the Catalan coast so you can be sure of an unforgettable holiday. You can revel in the joys of the water in a natural setting, on the beaches of the Mediterranean or at the watersports centres by the Salses-Leucate lagoon. In addition, there’s the modern village of La Coudalère, packed with eateries and musical entertainment, overlooking the magnificent Salses lagoon. Athletic holidaymakers are in for a treat here, with windsurfing, kite surfing and water skiing. Well-equipped bike paths make it easy to explore the entire coast.   

 

Close to your campsite, you can also admire Lydia, a beached ocean liner, a kind of Catalan Titanic! In the festive season, this big white ship in the sand is surrounded by a magnificent Christmas village with an ice rink, fairground rides, entertainment for children, local crafts, and an ice sculpture museum… Not to mention the countless Christmas chalets that vie for the most imaginative displays to conjure up a truly magical atmosphere.  

 

But rest assured, you’ll find a superb, relaxing atmosphere all year round. There are the clubs for children and teens, aged 8 to 17, for a start. Or with family or friends, you can come along and see the concerts and shows. And there’s a whole host of activities on offer during the day. On the programme: introductory sports sessions, friendly bingo games, karaoke and dance nights. Join us and have some amazing fun! 

 

FAQ 

What are the sightseeing attractions in Le Barcarès? 

  • Port Barcarès, its harbour and its fishing huts 
  • The marine lake 
  • The Allée des Arts 
  • The Lydia, the oldest ocean liner in the world 
  • Les Dosses biodiversity refuge 
  • The Church of the Assumption and the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Tous-les-Horizons 
  • Nearby, the Fort of Salses is also worth a visit. This military stronghold was built when the Roussillon belonged to the Aragonese, to protect against potential invasions from France. 

 

What are the activities on offer in Le Barcarès? 

  • Try cable skiing and a host of other water activities on the lagoons 
  • Spend a day bathing in the sea 
  • Go cycling around the lagoons 
  • Go hiking along the coast or around the lagoons 
  • Enjoy an introduction to diving or parasailing 
  • Go on an outing to the Sea Jump water park 
  • Enjoy a trip out to sea, on board a sailing boat 

 

Where are the most beautiful beaches in Port Barcarès? 

  • Le Bourgidou beach 
  • Le Racou 
  • Lydia beach 
  • Le Sana beach 

 

Which are the most beautiful lakes near Le Barcarès? 

  • The Salses-Leucate lagoon 
  • La Palme lagoon 
  • The Canet-Saint-Nazaire lagoon 
  • And the lagoons and salt marshes of Gruissan 

 

What are the main events nearby? 

  • Les Déferlantes, a big music festival 
  • Le Barcarès Christmas market 
  • Electrobeach Music Festival, for electronic music fans 
  • La Bodega del Mar, two days of festivities with music, shows, street arts, parades… 

 

What is there to see and do in Le Barcarès and the surrounding area when it rains? 

  • Visit the Lydia ocean liner in Port-Barcarès 
  • Discover the Fort of Salses 
  • Visit the museums and monuments of Perpignan 
  • Go to Oniria, the vast aquarium in Canet-en-Roussillon 
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