La Croix du Sud, a 4 star campsite in Le Barcarès
The La Croix du Sud campsite, located to the south of the seaside resort of Le Barcarès, in the Pyrénées Orientales department, invites you to come and spend your next holiday in the lush, warm setting amongst the sea and countryside. With the water park, varied activities and modern facilities, it’s the perfect choice for families looking for a holiday resort in the Mediterranean sunshine!
Luxury accommodation in the Pyrénées Orientales
Nestling between the Pyrenees mountain range and Mediterranean Sea beaches, this camping club has a wide choice of holiday rentals within four ranges, to meet all holidaymaker expectations. The ‘Essentiel’ (Essential) mobile homes and out-of-the-ordinary furnished Coco Sweet tents, are on offer at reasonable prices for lovers of the ‘camping spirit’. The ‘Confort’ (Comfort) range can accommodate 4-8 people in spacious, air-conditioned bungalows. The Fun mobile homes are modern and practical, offering increased storage space, numerous facilities and a master suite.
Finally, the ‘Tropical Luxe’ (Tropical Luxury) range brings together luxurious, spacious and fully equipped accommodation, in an exotic setting, with a change of scenery. The La Croix du Sud campsite redefines the concept of a high-end stay, integrating a VIP option, providing access to a wellness centre with a gym, sauna and steam room.
This establishment, located in Le Barcarès, offers rich and varied activities for all ages. In the high season young explorers are expected at the kids club, for those aged 6 and upwards. On the programme are sports and craft activities, treasure hunts and rehearsing for the weekly show on the campsite's main stage. Continuing to have fun, there is free access to the play area, with a climbing wall, covered playground, cabin and slides. The evenings are also festive. There are cabaret nights, hypnosis shows, foam parties, DJ sets, dance evenings and rebroadcasting sports events, delighting young and old in equal measure!
A lovely aquatic park surrounded by palm trees
A place for conviviality, fun and learning, the campsite’s aquatic park thrills the entire family; a large swimming pool, hydrotherapy benches and delightful paddling pool with aqua play park. Not forgetting the three water slides, including a spiral slide, to increase adrenaline levels and the frequency of shouts of laughter from the daredevils among you! After a hydro-morning warm-up, aqua aerobics class or water polo match, enjoy a sunbathing session on the sunbeds around the various swimming pools. The heated pools and opulent Mediterranean greenery make this space a genuine water paradise.
From a practical standpoint, this high-end campsite offers numerous services so you can live la dolce vita as much as possible in Le Barcarès! You’ll find a hot food outlet for bread, pastries and hot drinks on-site. In addition, there is a mini-market with press section, regional produce and products and holiday souvenirs. You can have your meals, ice creams or crêpes at the snack bar. Arrange a pre-dinner drink with friends at the bar or sit down on the restaurant terrace to enjoy Catalan specialities!
Regarding exercise, on the multi-sport ground you can play handball, football, basketball or volleyball without changing location, just by swapping the ball! If you love competition, sign up for various tournaments organized by the campsite activity leaders. Lastly, you should be aware that La Croix du Sud does not depart from traditional petanque games, which punctuate the days of your holiday in the south of France… To reach the beach or explore the region, a bike hire service is available on the campsite!
The dazzling Côte d'Améthyste in all its glory
The La Croix du Sud campsite proves the ideal starting point to explore tourist, sports and cultural treasures on the Côte d'Améthyste coast. Near Le Barcarès, the seaside resorts of Canet en Roussillon, Torreilles and Saint Cyprien offer magnificent sandy beaches, running alongside the Mediterranean Sea. Perfect for swimming and water sports. These resorts also offer a lively atmosphere with their colourful markets, seafood restaurants and summer activities for all the family.
For nature and adventure lovers, a trip to the Pyrénées Catalanes regional nature park is a must. This park, distinguished by the simultaneous mountain and Mediterranean scenery, offers you the chance to indulge in a multitude of outdoor activities. Visitors can make the most of spectacular hikes, notably around the majestic Mount Canigou mountain, iconic in the Pyrénées Orientales region. You’ll also find mountain biking trails, climbing spots and via ferrata courses for the more reckless amongst you.
A must-see experience in the region: the journey aboard the famous Petit Train Jaune (Yellow tourist train) in Cerdagne (within the French Pyrenees, in ancient times part of the Catalan La Cerdanya). This picturesque train winds through the mountains, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Catalan Pyrenees. The three hour journey, from Villefranche de Conflent up to Latour de Carol, is punctuated by stops in lovely mountain villages. Quickly accessible from the campsite, you’ll be able to have a trip to Perpignan, visit a vineyard, go on a treetop adventure trail in Leucate or discover the seaside resort of Sainte Marie la Mer...
