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Pins beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 34 beaches in the Pyrenees-Orientales region 20 km away from its center, the city of Perpignan. It is one of the beaches of Argeles-sur-Mer settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, 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, seniors, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Pins beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Racou, which has a rating of 8.7.
Pins beach is located in Pyrenees-Orientales within Argeles-sur-Mer, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Argeles-sur-Mer 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Collioure 0.3 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Kite or windsurfing
Roses 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Leucate-Plage 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Leucate-Plage 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Saint-Cyprien 3.2 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Torreilles-Plage 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Collioure 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Collioure 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Collioure 0.3 km
What to do in Pins beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Pins beach 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!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Pins beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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 Pins beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Pins beach 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.
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The Pins beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Pins beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Pins beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Pins beach 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.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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:
Pins beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Pins beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Paella De La Mer is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 1121 places to stay in the Pins beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pins beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Pins beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Pins beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Enchanted Garden located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Pins 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.
Pins beach (Pyrenees-Orientales) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Domaine de l'Oustalet 2.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Le Grau-du-Roi 4.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Malfato 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mourre-Blanc 5.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ox 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Les Aresquiers 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Les Cabanes de Carnon 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vias 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Le Grau-du-Roi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pech Rouge 3.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Marseillan Plage 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Gruissan 2.3 km
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