Located near the Spanish border and only 25km from Perpignan, SAINT-CYPRIEN has an impressive 2200 moorings and is the second largest marina in the Mediterranean sea. The resort boasts a large sandy beach and a tree-lined golf course by the sea.
In and Around Saint Cyprien:
Visitors should take a day trip to any of the towns and villages in the surrounding area, such as Collioure and its royal castle, Perpignan and the Majorcan Kings'Palace, the many Cathar castles in the area, the medieval village of Castelnou, and the Canigou mountain.
Saint Cyprien itself has a range of traditional street markets and museums for visitors to explore, and the resort also organizes walking tours and boat trips.
For evening entertainment, the resort offers restaurants, and nightclubs, as well as a casino and fun fair (in July and August only).
Golf : one of the best courses on the Mediterrannean coast, for beginners and experts alike.
Horse-riding : the lush fields and woods of Saint-Cyprien are perfect for horse-riding.
Watersports:6km of fine sandy beach, a port, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, deep sea diving, waterskiing, jet skiing, and boat hire.
The resort also offers mini-golf, go-karts, a swimming pool, and the "Aqualand" water park.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday:
> Shuttle bus service to/from the train station and throughout the resort > Doctors and pharmacies. > Nurseries and beach clubs for children : the resort has been awarded the"Station Kid" label, which indentifies resorts which are safe and have the best entertainment, atmosphere and facilities for families with children. Children aged 3 to 16 years are well-catered for, with a number of activities suitable for all age. The resort's beaches are supervised during the summer season. > Saint Cyprien has a wide range of restaurants serving local specialities to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
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