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Batteries beach
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Batteries beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 29th place out of 34 beaches in the Pyrenees-Orientales region 25.4 km away from its center, the city of Perpignan. It is one of the beaches of Les Batteries settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need 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.
Batteries beach 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Racou, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Batteries beach is located in Pyrenees-Orientales within Les Batteries, 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
"The beach is lovely and boasts stunning rocks lining the shore, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling or diving."
Lysander Wintersmith
"We made a brief stop during our journey and wished we could have taken a dip in the beach. It was a peaceful and protected beach."
Thrill Seeker
User reviews
"The beach is lovely and boasts stunning rocks lining the shore, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling or diving."
Lysander Wintersmith
"We made a brief stop during our journey and wished we could have taken a dip in the beach. It was a peaceful and protected beach."
Thrill Seeker
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)
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Cosprons 1.5 km
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Banyuls-sur-Mer 0.9 km
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Saint-Cyprien 3.2 km
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Torreilles-Plage 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Les Batteries 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Collioure 0.3 km
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Collioure 0.4 km
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Collioure 1.1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant Le Neptun...• 10 min walk
- Balco del mar• 10 min walk
- La Voile• 10 min walk
- Derrière le Clocher...• 12 min walk
Attractions
- Moulin de Collioure• 8 min walk
- Fort Saint-Elme• 9 min walk
- La Glorieta• 9 min walk
- Musée d'art moderne• 10 min walk
Transport
- PGF• 30.4km
- St-Nazaire Era• 17.8km
- Port-Vendres• 17 min walk
Localities
- Les Batteries• 170m
- Perpignan• 25.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Batteries beach?
Batteries beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Batteries beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Batteries beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Batteries beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Batteries beach is fully protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Batteries beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Batteries beach 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Batteries beach 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 Batteries beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Batteries beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Le Neptune is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Batteries beach?
There are 894 places to stay in the Batteries beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Batteries beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Batteries beach from parking?
The Batteries beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Batteries beach?
There are 4 attractions near Batteries beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Moulin de Collioure located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Batteries beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Batteries beach 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?
Batteries beach (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.Batteries beach (Pyrenees-Orientales) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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