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France·🌊 Coastal

On the French Catalan coast near the Spanish border, Collioure is the jewel of the Côte Vermeille that inspired Matisse and the Fauvists. The royal castle by the sea, colorful alleys, and anchovy workshops are enchanting.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 24°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, October, November — a pleasant 23°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
15°
Feb
16°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
28°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
18°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
14°
Jan
13°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
17°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
22°
Sep
20°
Oct
18°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
4d
Jan
4d
Feb
8d
Mar
6d
Apr
8d
May
4d
Jun
2d
Jul
4d
Aug
7d
Sep
8d
Oct
7d
Nov
6d
Dec

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Collioure as a Vacation Destination

Collioure is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 24°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan