The town of Le Barcarès is on the Mediterranean coast, in the south of France on the Spanish border.The town lies on a flat sea plain, but you don’t have to look far into the distance to see the majestic peaks of the Pyrénées. Le Barcarès has no less than three weekly markets, and these are a great way to both purchase fresh seafood and other produce, and to experience some local colour. Meanwhile, the town of Le Barcarès has everything you could wish for in a seaside resort. In summer there are a multitude of bars and restaurants both in the town and on the seafront, and there is no shortage of shops and activities to choose from.The Blue Flag beaches are superb, with fine golden sands and warm blue seas. The lake here is called the Étang de Leucate, and it is a fascinating place to visit, with a rich variety of wildlife attracted to this unusual environment.The area in which Le Barcarès is situated is certainly fortunate in its natural god given beauty, and also in the fruits of the land and sea which are found in such abundance. The seafood here is rightly famed, and there are many excellent restaurants in which to sample it. Try also the local Roussillon wines, as they have a distinctive and delicious flavour imparted by the hot summer sunshine and the herbs which grow wild in the sandy, flinty earth. The combination of the warm, blue Mediterranean Sea and the dramatic snow-capped Pyrenean Mountains produces an amazing array of sporting possibilities. So whatever your pleasure you should be able to find it here. All the usual summer water sports are on offer, but don’t forget that the town is close to some great ski resorts too, so winter can be as much fun as summer. How to get there The nearest airport is at Perpignan, which is a major city close to the resort. Perpignan has flights from the UK with Ryanair, flybe and bmibaby. There is also a TGV station at Perpignan, so train travel is another excellent way to reach Le Barcarès.