The town of Port-Vendres received the name "Portus Veneris" from a temple dedicated to Venus which dominated the basin.
In fact the city has a long history that began several centuries BC due to its proximity to Spain and its deep waters.
Remnants of the battles are still visible when exploring the area.
After the reign of the Kings of Majorca and its dependence on Spain, Roussillon was definitively attached to France by the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659.
Port-Vendres the American… The Catalan port city conceals a secret that few people know: it is the only town in France that bears witness to the American Revolution. An obelisk, 27 meters high, has dominated the old port since 1780.
Port-Vendres is today a natural deep-water port.
There are three ports, the commercial port, the marina and the marina. All three make it a very pleasant village for holidays all year round.
Here the sea meets the mountains and offers you a sumptuous natural setting.
Sandy or pebble beaches, coves, clear waters will allow you to enjoy swimming or scuba diving.
Varied hikes and walks accessible to all will make you discover the hinterland, its characterful hamlets and its terraced vineyards.
The town market offers an excellent choice of fresh fish and regional wines.
In the restaurants you can enjoy fish caught the same day or traditional Catalan cuisine.
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