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Plage del Forat
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Plage del Forat is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 21th place out of 34 beaches in the Pyrenees-Orientales region 29.3 km away from its center, the city of Perpignan. It is one of the beaches of Cosprons settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Plage del Forat coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bernardi beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Plage del Forat is located in Pyrenees-Orientales within Cosprons, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Great spot for dogs that are allowed on the beach. The shingle is preferred over sand."
Ethan Branson
"Parking is convenient and the beach is accessible within a short 5-minute walk."
Lila Renard
User reviews
"Great spot for dogs that are allowed on the beach. The shingle is preferred over sand."
Ethan Branson
"Parking is convenient and the beach is accessible within a short 5-minute walk."
Lila Renard
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Appartement de 3 chambres a Banyuls sur Mer a 250 m de la plage avec vue sur la mer terrasse amenage
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Collioure 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Argeles-sur-Mer 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Argeles-sur-Mer 1.8 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Kite or windsurfing
Roses 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Cosprons 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Banyuls-sur-Mer 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Saint-Cyprien 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Torreilles-Plage 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Cosprons 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Banyuls-sur-Mer 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Banyuls-sur-Mer 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Les Batteries 0.4 km
What to do in Plage del Forat? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Plage del Forat can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
When it comes to what to do in Plage del Forat, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Plage del Forat. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Plage del Forat implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Les Clos de Paulille...• 13 min walk
- Le Sun• 19 min walk
- LA CABANA D'ARNO• 19 min walk
- Turner cafe• 23 min walk
Attractions
- Site House, Museum O...• 9 min walk
- Tour de l'horloge• 2.6km
- Fort St Elme• 3.6km
- Fort Saint-Elme• 3.6km
Transport
- PGF• 34.2km
- St-Nazaire Era• 21.5km
- Banyuls-sur-mer stat...• 24 min walk
Localities
- Cosprons• 1.8km
- Perpignan• 29.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Plage del Forat?
The beachline of Plage del Forat is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Plage del Forat?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage del Forat, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Plage del Forat is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Plage del Forat good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Plage del Forat does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Plage del Forat good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Plage del Forat secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage del Forat?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage del Forat.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Les Clos de Paulilles is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Plage del Forat?
There are 706 places to stay in the Plage del Forat area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage del Forat include:
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How far is the Plage del Forat from parking?
The Plage del Forat has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Plage del Forat?
There are 4 attractions near Plage del Forat that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Site House, Museum Of Catalan boats located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Plage del Forat?
The month with the highest temperature in Plage del Forat is July. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Plage del Forat (Pyrenees-Orientales) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Plage del Forat (Pyrenees-Orientales) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Plage del Forat for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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