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6 REASONS TO CHOOSE

Motorhome site near the beach: 6 reasons to chooseSainte-Marie-la-Mer

Why this site 900 m from the Blue Flag beach makes the difference

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Motorhome site near a Mediterranean beach: calm 10 minutes from the sea

Looking for amotorhome site near the beach, practical, quiet and well located in the Pyrénées-Orientales? Welcome to theNight 4 Camping-Car site in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, about900 metres from the Mediterranean.

Here, you enjoy the beach, the shops, the walks, the Catalan sun… without the constraints of a big campsite.

1. The beach on foot: park once, truly enjoy

From the site, you can reach the beach in about10 to 12 minutes on foot. No more moving the motorhome, looking for a space or manoeuvring in peak season.

  • 🏖️ Sandy beach nearby
  • 🚶 Easy access on foot
  • 🚲 Bike rides possible
  • 🌅 Exceptional sunrise over the Mediterranean

Our tip: head to the beach early in the morning. Thesunrise over the seaoffers a unique view, calm and bright, perfect to start the day.

2. The calm of a motorhome site, without late-night entertainment

Unlike a traditional campsite, our site offers no entertainment, musical evenings or activities organised until late at night.

That's exactly what many motorhomers are looking for: a simpler, freer and generally more peaceful atmosphere.

  • 🌙 More chance to sleep in peace
  • 😴 A more restful night after the beach
  • ☕ Quiet mornings
  • 🚐 An atmosphere geared towards travel and relaxation

After a day in the sun, a walk or a meal on the terrace, you can simply settle in front of your motorhome… and go to bed at your own pace ;-)

3. A practical site for real motorhome life

A good motorhome site isn't just a pitch. It's also useful day-to-day services.

  • ⚡ Electricity available
  • 🚰 Drinking water
  • 📶 Free Wi-Fi
  • 🚻 Toilets and waste disposal
  • 🚿 Hot shower available
  • 🌙 Site lit at night
  • 📹 CCTV
  • 🚐 Access suited to large motorhomes and trailers

4. Everything nearby: shops, beach and real local life

One of the great advantages of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer is being able to park the motorhome and enjoy the surroundings without getting behind the wheel again.

  • 🥖 Bakeries
  • 🛒 Shops and mini-market
  • 🍴 Restaurants, terraces and ice-cream parlours
  • 🚲 Cycle paths
  • ⚓ Harbour and seafront
  • 🛍️ Markets depending on the season
  • 🏥 Medical centre and pharmacy
  • 🎣 Fishing spots
  • ☕ Betting shop and cafés
  • 🌾 More natural beaches to discover
  • 👋 A friendly local atmosphere: here, people still say hello when they pass each other

That's also what motorhome holidays are about: getting the bread in the morning, chatting for a few minutes, setting off to walk to the beach, then heading quietly back to the site.

5. An ideal starting point to explore the Pyrénées-Orientales

From Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, you enjoy the sea while staying close to many must-see places in the department.

  • 🏖️ Canet-en-Roussillon
  • 🎨 Collioure
  • 🏰 Perpignan
  • ⛰️ The Pyrenees
  • 🇪🇸 Espagne
  • 🌿 The Catalan villages and local markets

You can easily alternate between beach, walks, sightseeing, markets and rest.

6. The Mediterranean all year round

The site is accessible24/7 all year round. Each season has its charm.

  • 🌸 Spring: calm, sun and mild weather
  • ☀️ Summer: beach, swimming and long days
  • 🍂 Autumn: soft light and pleasant temperatures
  • 🌊 Winter: vast quiet beaches and a restful atmosphere

For lovers of simple moments, the morning stays magical: walking to the sea, watching the sun appear on the horizon and enjoying a still-silent beach.

When are you coming?

📍 GPS coordinates:42.732525, 3.025429
🚐 Arrivals possible 24/7 subject to available spaces.

See the access map

🌊 OUR SUPERPOWER

The beach,900 metres away. Right there.

Step out of the van. Slip on your sandals. Ten minutes' walk later, your feet touch the sand of the Mediterranean. It's as simple as that.

🏖️
900 m
On foot from the beach
Signposted route, pedestrian street
🚶
10 min
A gentle walk
5 min by bike or scooter
🌡️
22°C
Water today
Blue Flag — green flag
🚴
3 km
Of cycle paths
Along the seawall

✨ Fewer than 5% of French motorhome sites are within 1 km of the sea.You're in the right place.

🌊 The beach in figures today

🚩 Green flag — swimming allowed 🌊 Low tide 2:32 pm 💨 Tramontane 16 km/h NE ☀️ UV 8 — sunscreen advised 🐟 Catch of the day: sea bass
🚴 CYCLE PATHS

The paradise forbike ridesstarts here

Over 30 km of cycle paths and greenwaysdirectly accessible from the site,without getting back in your motorhome. From your pitch, set off and ride between beach, harbour, nature and Catalan villages at your own pace.

🌳
TOWARDS PERPIGNAN

Plane-tree avenue

Reach Perpignan easily along a pleasant avenue lined with plane trees and enjoy a cooler ride on sunny days.

~12 km🌳 Shaded
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TO THE SOUTH

Coast towards Canet

Following the coastline southwards, discoverCanet-en-Roussillon, its harbour, its beaches and the lagoon with its typical landscapes between sea and nature.

~8 km🏖️ Seaside
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FURTHER NORTH

Adventure to Leucate

Heading north, push the adventure on toLeucatefor a gourmet break and to savour the famous local oysters by the water.

~35 km🦪 Gourmet
☀️

Here, the journey doesn't begin at the wheel: it begins the moment you step off your pitch.

Welcome to our beautiful region of thePyrénées-Orientales, between the Mediterranean, nature and the good life. 🚐✨

🚐 Fancy coming to discover the site?

Motorhome site 900 m from the Blue Flag beach, shops 50 m away, open 24/7 all year round.Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, Pyrénées-Orientales.

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Our commitment

Blue Mediterranean,
mindful travelling

A seaside aire is a place of freedom, but also a place to protect. Even on holiday, a few simple gestures can have a real impact on our environment… and sometimes on your wallet too.

Enjoy without wasting

Water and energy are precious, especially near the Mediterranean coast. Here, everyone uses only what they need.

Water & energy under control

Consumption that adapts to you

Each pitch has its own charging point. You activate your socket, manage your consumption and only pay for what you actually use.

Personal charging point per van

Travel lighter

Consuming just enough isn't going without: it's avoiding the unnecessary, preserving resources and fully enjoying the essentials.

The essentials, truly

One gesture multiplied by thousands of travellers

When an aire welcomes travellers all year round, small habits can make a big difference.

+1 638 travellers/year

“Nature already puts on the show: it's simply up to us to take care of it.”

— The team at the Sainte-Marie-la-Mer motorhome aire

A question? Call 07 60 22 92 18