This will give you an idea of what the Pyrenees Orientales
offers in the way of activites and events
Forest
Adventure at Plain d'eau, St-Jea- Pla-de-Corts
An activity for the whole family: Forest Park acrobatic walk, 3
long tyrollienes flying over the lake, elastic trampolines, fishing
lake, swimming, pedal boats, food, pony rides.
Cycling
along the many tracks that run through the forest and next to the
river and lakes.
Hang
gliding in Maureillas
Boules (Pentanque)
competitions and friendly games are played in most towns and villages.
Enjoy
a canyoning adventure - from the Vallespir to the Canigou
all levels catered for - an ideal family adventure www.tendancesdusud.com
Ceret
Market is held every Saturday morning. It is a vibrant market full
of artisan wares, fresh fruit and vegetables. There are also local
village car boot sales held throughout the region each week except
during the winter months.
The
Museum of Modern Art in Ceret displays the works of Picasso and
Matisse and other well known artsts.
The
Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres houses the single largest and
most diverse collection of works by
Salvador Dalí.
A 10th century
medieval
Church in the ancient village of Palalda
Le Chateau Royal
in Collioure
Festival
of Cherries - to celebrate the harvest.
Sardane festival
- traditional Catalan dancing.
Féria
- the annual Bull run, held in July. Young bulls run through the
streets