Taxo les Pins, a 4 star campsite in Argelès sur Mer
A campsite in Argelès sur Mer, Taxo Les Pins offers holidaymakers a natural, shaded setting near the beaches of the Côte Vermeille coast (which runs from here to the Spanish border). Rated 4 star, it offers varied accommodation, a large water park with water slides and heated swimming pools, as well as a multitude of activities and entertainment for all the family...
A campsite established in Argelès sur Mer since 1964!
Nestling within a green setting, only 3.5 kilometres from the beaches, the Taxo Les Pins campsite is an institution in the Pyrénées Orientales department! Opened in 1964, this establishment enjoys the most idyllic setting and optimum location in Argelès sur Mer, one of the liveliest and most festive seaside resorts in the south of France! 30 kilometres (20 miles or so) from the Spanish border, it equally enables you to tour around the Côte Vermeille, the Pyrenees and Catalonia.
The heart of the campsite beats to the rhythm of the aqua park, a real oasis of freshness, relaxation and fun. Make the most of the large swimming pool, heated even in the low season, massage jets and Jacuzzi. You can also take advantage of the large, 7-metre-high water slide, second swimming pool, toddlers’ paddling pool and water leisure facilities with water slides and games! Around the pools, sunbeds are available, enabling you to relax and soak up the sun!
Right near this temple of swimming and aquatic delights, you’ll find the activity area and campsite grocery. This offers essentials, beach items, and a hot food area with bread and sweet breads and buns. The campsite’s restaurant “La Voile Blanche” accommodates you from April to October, offering burgers, pizzas and salads. You can also discover and enjoy typical recipes such as tapas sharer dishes, Parillade de Poisson (comprising a variety of grilled fish and shellfish), and other delicious dishes with a Mediterranean influence. If you wish to make the most of time spent with your loved ones and the holiday, by cooking as little as possible, the campsite offers tailor-made menus: breakfast only, half board and full board.
A lively and festive campsite, just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean Sea
The Taxo les Pins campsite has a multi-sport ground, ping-pong tables and boules court. A CrossFit area and bike hire service are also on hand for you. The “Taxo Kids Club” accommodates children aged 6 to 12 during the Easter and summer holidays. There is a varied activity programme; games, sports, rehearsing for shows and learning the mini disco dance moves... In the evening, all generations meet up in the completely new show area, with a giant screen, to take in the entertainment team’s shows and live professional performances.
The accommodation on this establishment combines practicality and wellness. You can stay in spacious mobile homes, with two or three bedrooms, an equipped kitchen area and outdoor terrace with garden furniture set. These modern holiday rentals can accommodate 4-6 people, some designs being air-conditioned.
Taxo les Pins is the perfect starting point to explore the Pyrénées Orientales department. Make the most of the free shuttle bus in July and August, to reach the magnificent beaches in Argelès sur Mer. Nature lovers can venture into inland French Catalonia, with a wealth of hiking trails and tourist attractions. For a trip with a change of scenery, Spain is just a few kilometres from here, offering you the chance to live the Catalan way for a day! You can visit Figueras with the Teatre-Museu Dali museum, Cadaques having lovely streets with whitewashed houses running alongside or even Barcelona and the renowned Sagrada Familia basilica (Church of the Holy Family).
A holiday amongst the Pyrénées Orientales and Catalonia
This campsite in Argelès-sur-Mer is ideally located to make the most of a multitude of tourist, cultural and sports activities. Perpignan, a city with a wealth of history and culture, is only 30 kilometres from Taxo les Pins. The Castillet tower, an icon of the city, offers a panoramic view over the urban landscape from the keep, whilst the majestic Palace of the Kings of Majorca (Palais des Rois de Majorque) plunges visitors into medieval surroundings, with the magnificent gardens and sumptuously decorated rooms. The Saint-Jacques district, with the Couvent des Minimes convent, listed as a Monument Historique (denoting architectural and heritage significance), also evokes Perpignan’s rich architectural heritage.
For lovers of nature and hikes, the Massif du Canigou proves to be an exceptional playground. This iconic mountain in the Pyrénées Orientales, dubbed by the Catalans as the “Sacred Mountain”, is crossed by numerous trails, suitable for all levels. Hikers can venture over these to discover varied flora, breathtaking views and may even catch a glimpse of the snow-capped summit, treasured by the Catalans. Closer to the campsite, the Argelès sur Mer coastal trail enables you to have a lovely 32-kilometre walk, offering stunning views over the Mediterranean, and Albères and Canigou massifs.
The delightful coastal towns of Collioure, Banyuls sur Mer and Port Vendres, gems of the Côte Vermeille, can also be discovered. Collioure, with unique sunlight, which has inspired numerous artists such as Matisse and Picasso, wins you over with the authenticity and preserved charm. Banyuls sur Mer, renowned for the sweet, natural wines, entices you for wine-tasting and discovering the wine-producing heritage. In Port Vendres, the picturesque fishing port and wild creeks make this a must-see port-of-call for those who love the sea.
