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What to do in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer ?
All the events, festivals, markets and outings not to be missed during your stay — a stone's throw from the site, and a little further along the Catalan coast.
Not to be missed this summer!
The must-see events coming up. The countdown is running live.
In Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
The village's events programme (Town Hall & Tourist Office). Past dates disappear automatically: you only see what's still ahead.
All season & free access
Simple pleasures, available every day of your stay.
Nearby — the Catalan coast
Envie de bouger un peu ? Voici une sélection de sorties dans toute la communauté Perpignan Blue : Perpignan, Le Barcarès, Tautavel… à moins de 30 minutes.
Encore plus d'idées ?
The Perpignan Méditerranée Tourist Office updates the calendar continuously. Find all the details, times and latest news there.
Data from the “Spring 2026” municipal programme of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and the Perpignan Méditerranée Tourist Office calendar. Events may be modified or cancelled without notice.
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Motorhome stopover beforeEspagne: why stop inSainte-Marie-la-Mer
The ideal stop before crossing the Spanish border
Heading down to the Costa Brava, Barcelona or Andalusia by motorhome? Driving back from Spain towards northern France? The Night 4 Camping-Car aire, in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer (66), is the perfect strategic stopover just 50 km from the Spanish border.
Just 13 min from exit 41 (Perpignan Sud) on the A9 motorway — only 16 km —, our aire welcomes you 24/7, all year round, with no booking required. Shops and restaurants open until 8 pm are within walking distance: enough to do your shopping, have dinner and take a break after the road. And just 40 min from Le Perthus, your feet are already in the sand.
Why stop here before or after Spain?
Four good reasons to break your journey here rather than driving straight through.
Halfway between France and Spain
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer sits in the heart of French Catalonia, exactly halfway between the major stops of the Rhône valley (Avignon, Montpellier) and the Costa Brava (Roses, Cadaqués, L'Escala, Tossa de Mar).
Whether you're heading down or back up, this stopover spares you from crossing the Pyrenees without a proper break.
Recharge before the border
Before crossing the border, take the time to top everything up:
- Fill up with drinking water (free during your stay)
- Empty your waste water (grey/black)
- Recharge your batteries with peace of mind
- Hot shower and a little laundry before setting off
- Free Wi-Fi: route planning and online shopping (Mercadona, Lidl)
Settle by the great blue sea
Why drive straight through? You're on the Côte Radieuse here, facing the Mediterranean French-style. At dawn, treat yourself to a sunrise with your feet in the sand, as the sea slips out of the waterline, before hitting the road again.
Steps away: shops and restaurants, the old village and its medieval 12th-century heart; a little further, Collioure, Port-Vendres and the Côte Vermeille (under 30 min). Many motorhomers regret not staying an extra day.
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Safe day and night
Site lit at night, video surveillance, spacious pitches suited to large vehicles and trailers.
You sleep soundly, before or after a long stage.
The aire in pictures
A glimpse of your stopover before Spain.
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Stopover rates
No booking, no commitment — you only pay for the nights you stay.
Coordinates for your GPS
Night 4 Camping-Car
15 rue Gustave Eiffel
66470 Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
GPS: 42.732525, 3.025429
Tel: +33 (0)7 60 22 92 18
For motorhomers travelling between France and Spain, our aire in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer combines a strategic location, complete services, security and a reasonable price. A night with us means starting (or finishing) your Spanish trip in the best possible conditions.
Safe travels! 🚚🌅
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.
✨ 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
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.
Plane-tree avenue
Reach Perpignan easily along a pleasant avenue lined with plane trees and enjoy a cooler ride on sunny days.
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.
Adventure to Leucate
Heading north, push the adventure on toLeucatefor a gourmet break and to savour the famous local oysters by the water.
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. 🚐✨
BlueMediterranean, mindfultravel
A seaside site is a place of freedom, but also a place to protect. Even on holiday, a few simple habits 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.
Consumption that adapts to you
Each pitch has its own electrical terminal. You activate your socket, manage your consumption and pay only for what you actually use.
Travel lighter
Consuming wisely isn't going without: it's avoiding waste, preserving resources and fully enjoying what matters.
One action multiplied by thousands of travellers
When a site welcomes travellers all year round, small habits can make a big difference.
"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 site
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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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Top 10 motorhome aires in the Pyrénées-Orientales
From the big family beach to the coves of the Côte Vermeille, all the way up to the high-altitude lake of the Capcir: every destination in the P.-O. has its own character. Here is our selection — and, for each, what makes it unique.
- ★Our aire
Night4CampingCar
Sainte-Marie-la-Mer · 66470Your base camp, toes in the Côte Radieuse.
The most popular aire on the coast (the highest-reviewed in the area). Open 24/7 and all year round, with an individual electrical hookup per pitch: you only pay for what you use. The beach is 900 metres away, the village is walkable, and the whole department is within wheel's reach.
Open 24/7 all yearPersonal hookup per vanBeach 900 m awayThe most popular in the areaPrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 1
Le Barcarès
Port Barcarès · 66420The ocean liner stranded in the sand and the lido between two waters.
The busiest aire on the whole coast (over 1,000 reviews!): a long sandy lido wedged between the Mediterranean and the lagoon, the legendary Lydia liner planted in the beach, the Allée des Arts and its sculptures, and a paradise for board sports. No booking, toes in the water.
The Lydia linerWater sports~12 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 2
Port-Vendres
66660The port that smells of sea salt and the day's catch.
The only deep-water port on the Catalan coast: trawlers, the morning fish auction, terraces of grilled fish and renowned dive spots. An authentic stop, far from the seaside resorts.
Fishing portDiving~30 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 3
Collioure
66190The life-size painting of the Côte Vermeille.
The jewel that inspired Matisse and Derain: the bell tower with its feet in the water, the royal castle, the ochre alleys and the famous anchovies. Parking is restricted there — all the more reason to park the van a little further away and head in light.
Art & heritageCoves~30 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 4
Saint-Cyprien
66750Marina, golf and art a stone's throw from the sand.
Facing one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean: an 18-hole golf course, a modern art museum, long sandy beaches and shops by the water. Seaside chic, the laid-back version.
MarinaGolf~12 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 5
Banyuls-sur-Mer
66650Vines, sea and France's first marine reserve.
Terraced vineyards that literally plunge into the Mediterranean, France's first marine nature reserve (snorkelling in paradise), an aquarium and, of course, the Banyuls apéritif. Nature and character.
VineyardsMarine reserve / snorkelling~35 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 6
Canet-en-Roussillon
Aire des Oliviers · 66140The big family beach and its bird-filled lagoon.
A huge sandy beach, a lively resort and, just behind, the Canet–Saint-Nazaire lagoon where pink flamingos and herons put on a show. A practical full-service aire to explore from.
Family beachLagoon & birds~8 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 7
Cerbère
66290The edge of France, a cove all to yourself.
The last village before Spain, its unspoilt cove, its legendary international railway station and its crystal-clear seabed. An end-of-the-world vibe, in peace and quiet.
Wild coveDiving~40 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 8
Argelès-sur-Mer
Aire du Soleil · 66700Where the beach takes the mountain by the hand.
Where the sand meets the Albères massif: a big resort, a marina, a pine forest and a coastal path heading off towards the coves of the Côte Vermeille. The best of both worlds, sea and hills.
Beach + mountainCoastal path~22 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 9
Matemale
Les Angles · Capcir · 66210The great breath of mountain air, the lake and the pines.
A radical change of scenery: at 1,500 m in the Capcir, Lake Matemale offers refreshing swims, sailing, mountain biking and hikes among pines and mountain pastures. The mountain escape, for when the beach gets (a little) too hot.
High-altitude lake (1,500 m)Mountains & hiking~1h30 from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗ - 10
Elne
66200The most beautiful Romanesque cloister in the Roussillon.
Perched on its hill, ancient Illiberis has watched over the plain since Antiquity. Its jewel: the Sainte-Eulalie cloister and its carved marble capitals, among the finest in the South of France. A break of history just minutes from the beaches.
Romanesque cloisterHistoric town~15 min from the airePrice & reviews on park4night ↗
Your ideal base camp
All these wonders are within wheel's reach from Night4CampingCar, in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer: open all year, 24/7, the beach 900 m away and each van with its own electrical hookup. Settle in, explore, enjoy.
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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
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.
In pictures: the aire, 900 m from the beach
A few views of the Sainte-Marie-la-Mer motorhome aire and its immediate surroundings: the Mediterranean on foot, shops 50 m away and green space for cycling.
Handy distances around the aire
| Destination | Distance | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean beach | 900 m | ≈ 10 min on foot (direct access) |
| Shops & restaurants | 50 m | on foot |
| Canet-en-Roussillon | ≈ 6 km | by bike on the cycle path |
| Perpignan centre | ≈ 12 km | bus, bike or car |
| A9 motorway (exit 41) | ≈ 8 km | by car / motorhome |
| Spanish border | ≈ 40 km | by car / motorhome |
Frequently asked questions
How far is the beach?
Is the aire open all year round?
Are there shops nearby?
How much is one night?
Can I come off-season?
What is there to do around the aire?
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.
✨ 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
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.
Plane-tree avenue
Reach Perpignan easily along a pleasant avenue lined with plane trees and enjoy a cooler ride on sunny days.
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.
Adventure to Leucate
Heading north, push the adventure on toLeucatefor a gourmet break and to savour the famous local oysters by the water.
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.