As the only natural port along the côte Vermeille between the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and Spain, Port-Vendres was known already to the Greek mariners of antiquity. The port flourished after the french conquest during the 17 th century. It was this maritime prosperity which led to the construction, in the 18 th century, of a splendid urban complex around the port, symbolised today by the place de l'Obelisque. Today Port-Vendres is both a deep-water commercial port and a fishing and yachting harbour open all year round. With its creek beaches it offers every seaside leisure facility. Set on the magnificent rocky slopes overlooking Port-Vendres are the prestigious vineyards of Banyuls, wich also produce the Collioure appelation. Come and discover Port-Vendres and the Cote Vermeille, under the radiant Catalan skies...