What To Do In The Area
 
St Cyprien is about 10 miles from Perpignan which is our nearest big city. The well known coastal resort of Collioure is about 5 miles along the coast and the very attractive well-known resort of Rosas, the charming town of Figueras and, further afield Gerona, are all within easy reach.

There is a wide variety of things to do in the Pyrenees Roussillon to cater for a wide variety of tastes, you can:

 

Climb Mount Canigou, 3400m – by jeep!

Tour the magnificent castle at Salses where Hannibal is reputed to have stopped with his elephants on the way to conquer Rome

Windsurf from super beaches – or learn how to do so safely on inland lakes
Unravel the secret of Rennes le Chateau (read the Hold Blood and the Holy Grail)

Watch the unique Sardane being danced as you sip aperitif at a pavement café

Be stunned by fantastic firework displays at Collioure, Argeles or Banyuls sur Mer

Buy your duty free gifts at Le Perthus or Junquera – much better than the ferries

Marvel at the remote Cathar fortresses of Peyrepertuse, Montsegur and Queribus

Explore the impressive gorges at Gorges de la Fou, Galernus and the caves at Canalettes

Listen entranced to the great works of the masters performed by world class artistes at the music festival of Prades

Visit the wild life park at Sigean

Be impressed by the world’s first solar furnace (4000C) at Odella

Be intrigued by the bizarre Salvador Dali museum at Figueres

Ski at Font Romeu, Pyrenees 2000, Les Angles and St Pierre dels Forcats

Enjoy a memorable meal at the Chateau de Jau and sample their vintage wines

Bathe from one of the many blue flag beaches – Argeles, Canet or St Cyprien

Visit the ancient abbeys of St Michel de Cuxa, St Martin de Canigou and Fontfroide

Be overwhelmed by the beautifully restored medieval city of Carcassonne

Acquire an all-over tan on a naturist beach at Torreilles Plage or Bocal de Tech

Explore the ancient walled town of Villefranche de Conflent where you can walk around the ramparts

Watch the artists at work in the picturesque surroundings of Collioure

Enjoy seeking bargains and souvenirs at street markets at Rosas (in Spain) or Ceret – where there is a find museum of modern art

Go horse riding from any one of a number of excellent stables in the area

Take a ride up into the mountains in the ‘little yellow train’

Revel in the night life at St Cyprien, Canet Plage or Bacares

Sample the products after a guided tour at the home of Dubonnet in Thuir

Admire stunning views from Pic de Neolus, Col de Banyuls and Mercevol

Drive up the spectacular route to the nature reserve at Mantet

Study Romanesque architecture at St Genis-des-Fontaines, Elne and Corneilla de Conflent

There’s not a lot left to do – except to play tennis or golf, go fishing, hang gliding or white water rafting.

St Cyprien is just a few miles due south of Perpignan on the Mediterranean Coast.

Perpignan Airport (linked with Stansted by Ryanair) is within easy reach of St Cyprien

Savour the superb food and regional wines in delightful surroundings at many of our local restaurants.

Come to think of it – why bother with anything? Just relax by the pool and spoil yourselves.

On the complex there is a swimming pool 25x15 ms, children’s paddling pool, restaurant, bar, shop, table tennis, volleyball and crèche.

If you decide to take or hire your own car, our apartment has residents’ parking. Spain is within a 1 hour drive.

St Cyprien is home to the largest water park in Roussillon: Aqualand. This aquatic fun fair / theme park is close to Les Pierres de Jades and is a fantastic attraction for children of all ages!

A few minutes walk from Les Pierres de Jade is St Cyprien golf course, between sea and lake with the Pyrenees in the background. It has a challenging championship course with water hazards of 18 holes, 6480 metres, par 73. The south course has - 9 holes, 2724 metres, par 35. There is a bar and clubhouse. It is open all year and there is a pro shop golf clinic.