A Gem on the Mediterranean coast

#myhiddengems Collioure, set along the Côte Vermeille is amongst the lost spectacular of stops on this stretch of the Mediterranean coast. While closer to the spanish border, it still retains a very french influence. I visited Collioure on a day trip from Perpignan where i was hosted by a friend for almost a week. While trains would have been slightly faster. I was closer to the bus stop. And so I decided on it. It cost me only a Euro and took me an hour, but it was pleasant. I got dropped a few steps away from the Collioure beach. This was the end of October so the weather was just perfect. The beach front is shallow and backed by a row of palm trees that are a reminder you’re in southern France. Once through with strolling across the Beachfront. I followed the waterfront to the north past the stone walls of Château Royal de Collioure. This large castle complex is impossible to ignore, as it’s a towering obstacle between the beach and the centre of town. Continue past the chateau and you’ll reach the marina and centre of town. The whole area by the water feels so gentle and relaxed, that you’ll likely feel yourself slow down to match the mood. This was followed by visiting the hilly centre of town. It had little alleys with charming staircases full of plants. Very colorful at this time of year. Back down on the main waterfront of the town by the Plage des Pêcheurs lies the Church of Our Lady of the Angels. This historic church is perhaps the most famous landmark of Collioure. Lastly, once you are past the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, you reach a small headland sticking out into the bay. On either side of it are simple beaches, with the small Chapelle Saint-Vincent alone out on its rocky point. #myhiddengems #100waysoftravel #summerdestinations #collioure #southfrance #europe #mediterranean #vivelafrance #solotrip #singapore